Software Engineer I Job in Saint Louis, Missouri US
Software Engineer I
Position Summary The Software Engineer I will support and participate in technical activity. Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, or subsystems. Duties and Responsibilities * Support and participate in technical activity * Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems * May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments * Ability to work independently under supervision of others * Regular reporting of progress and status * Completion of assigned task on time and meeting technical requirements * Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction develops designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable * Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services * Support the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements * Develop prototypes to retire key development risks as directed * Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required * May participate in preparation of less complex proposals * Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization * Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings * Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications * BS in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis or experience in software development or a BS in Computer Engineering * Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge * Bachelors degree in Engineering or Related technical field * C/C++ programming on platforms such as Windows, Embedded Windows, Linux, and VxWorks or similar real-time operating system is a plus. Familiarity with Visual Studio and/or Eclipse software development environments and experience with typical hardware test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc. is also desirable. * Successful candidate may be subject to a government sponsored background for possible access to government owned information, in addition to any background check that DRS may require for employment. DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.