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.

• 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 disclosure
• Supports, communicates, reinforces, and defends the mission, values, and culture of the organization

• Expert level knowledge of C++and Python
• Experience in integration environments, developing hardware support libraries
• MS Office Products
• Image processing routines
• GUI design and development
• Qt software framework
• Database design
• Optical bench alignment
• First order optics knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience, 5 years in a integration environment is preferred

The expected pay scale for this position is$126,991/year - $197,154/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.