Job Description
_DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR._
_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**
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer I to join our Commercial Software Team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of software for tunable laser products, focusing on instrument communication and graphical user interfaces (GUIs) written in C++. As an entry-level engineer, you'll work closely with experienced team members to learn best practices in software development, build robust and maintainable code, and gain exposure to the full software development life cycle. This is a great opportunity to grow your C++ development skills while working on real-world applications that interact with scientific hardware.
**Job Responsibilities**
+ Assist in developing and maintaining C++ software for instrument control and GUI applications.
+ Learn and apply best practices in C++ programming, code organization, and documentation.
+ Contribute to the implementation and execution of unit tests using Catch2.
+ Support build system integration using CMake.
+ Collaborate with senior engineers in code reviews and design discussions.
+ Troubleshoot and debug issues in collaboration with the software and hardware teams.
+ Write and maintain clear, concise technical documentation
**Our Ideal Candidate Will Have**
+ Exposure to Qt C++ or other GUI frameworks.
+ Experience writing unit tests, preferably using Catch2.
+ Familiarity with CMake or other build systems.
+ Experience with device communication (e.g., USB, Ethernet, serial protocols) is a plus.
+ Internship or project experience involving hardware/software integration is a plus.
+ Familiarity with object-oriented design principles.
+ Exposure to version control systems, preferably Git.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
+ Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
**Qualifications**
+ Novice technical expertise and application domain knowledge
+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or Related technical field
The expected pay scale for this position is $78,360/year - $105,760/year. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, DRS Daylight Solutions considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.
**_Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws_** _._ \#LI-SF1 #INDDAY
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