Principal Software Engineer – Robotic Automation

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is “To protect with Light”. Come join the family!

Job Summary

The principal robotics automation software engineer at DRS Daylight Solutions will be part of an engineering team developing novel lasers and transitioning them into products. Incumbent will own the software framework, graphical user interfaces, user manuals and complex robotic optical alignment stations automation scripts. The engineer will own the full software development life cycle- analysis, architecture, development, testing and deployment. This person will be responsible for software requirement flow-downs to the optical, electrical, and mechanical engineering team members. Additionally, this person will be solving complex problems requiring deep understanding of computer science and laser technology and excellent problem-solving skills across the company and contribute to IP, publications, and business development.

Job Responsibilities

Develop hardware support libraries for cameras, motors, power meters, wavelength meters and other USB and TCP/IP devices

Develop and maintain the software framework for robotic alignment stations

Develop scripts in Python to automate the alignment and attach of optics in complex laser systems

Database design

Develop image and signal processing routines

Develop optic alignment optimization algorithms

Agile development team lead which plans and manages complex projects in the automation team and executes to the schedule

Develop hands-on skill in optical instrumentation and metrology

Build and align laser based optical bench setups

Supports programmatic design to cost and design for manufacturability requirements

Interact with users, manufacturing engineers and design teams to extract system and software requirements

Responsible for completion of assigned tasks on time and meeting technical requirements

Develops prototypes to retire key development risks as directed

Interact effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-member, multi-function team, as well as with customers and suppliers, write reports and contribute peer reviewed publications and invention disclosures

The ideal candidate will have:

Expert level knowledge of C, Python, MS Office Suite

Experience in integration environments, developing hardware support libraries

Image processing routines

GUI design and development

Qt software framework

Database design

Optical bench alignment

First order optics knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experienceMastery of technologies and domain knowledge

Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines

The pay scale for this position is $126,991/year – $197,154/year. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidates qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law . #LI-SF1 #INDDAY