DRS Technologies

DRS Technologies, A Finmeccanica Company, provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, battlefield digitization, electro-optics, power systems, data storage, digital imaging, flight safety and space. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica S.p.A. which employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com

The Company has been recognized as one of the fastest growing defence technology companies in the world.  We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and aerospace industry.

DRS Company

DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is a world leader in the design, development and production of integrated sensor and communication systems and solutions, turn-key state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing, EW and air combat training systems. DRS Technologies is focused on providing innovative, mission critical products to Canadian and international military forces worldwide.

Purpose:

We currently have an opening for a senior software security specialist to contribute in the development of the next generation of the Shipboard Integrated Communication System (SHINCOM) product line. In particular, we are looking for a highly motivated and talented software developer to work on security services on an embedded Linux based system. The security capabilities include, but are not limited to, identification, authentication, authorization and accounting. Knowledge of Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) is an asset. The position involves analyzing security requirements, documenting, coding and testing security features to meet stringent industry security standard.

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

Has a strong background in Software design, documentation and implementation, on projects that may include any of the following list of responsibilities:

·          Leads project team on the build of a major SW release, including building the software, coordinating with other departments, and participating in scheduling (from conception to testing).

·          Architect, design and deliver system software after specification of platform requirements.

·          Demonstrates a high degree of originality and innovation in defining product and project level architecture.

·          Significantly influences the design of interfaces between products to ensure interoperability.

·          Resolves design issues.

·          Define new software product features.

·          Develop large portions of software independently and rapidly.

·          Champion new, improved design methodologies.

·         Define Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS) goals for products. Incorporate RAS in product design.

·         Works with a minimal level of supervision.

·         Must develop technically sound work within prescribed time frames.

·         Multiplex between different projects and delivers on commitments.

·         Ability to conceptually link macro level project plans to micro level tasks.

·         Ability to demonstrate flexibility to meet business demands.

Core Competencies:

·         Has a professional attitude.

·         Ability to produce quality technical work.

·         Excellent design, programming and debugging skills.

·         Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Works effectively as a member of a team.

Technical Competencies:

·         Bachelor's Degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent, from a regular or coop program.

·         Minimum 7+ years of C/C++ programming skills.

·         Minimum of 7+ years of embedded, real time software experience, preferably on Linux platform

·         Familiar with UNIX, Linux development environment and software development life cycle.

·         Protocol-related development experience (e.g. Forwarding/Routing, QoS, IP, TCP, VoIP, SNMP, XML, BGP, RIP, etc.)

·         Ability to set and achieve goals within committed budget and schedule.

·         Experience designing and developing significant software components, the production and review of software design documents

The successful candidate(s) must fulfill requirements for U.S. International Traffic
in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and
Canadian security clearance to secret.