Location: San Diego, CA Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $80.00 USD Hourly Description:
Position: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a Software and Digital Technologies team working on advanced, mission-critical systems. In this role, you will contribute to the development of tactical datalink and communication software that supports real-time, high-reliability operations.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Hardware, Digital Engineering, and Integration & Test, within an Agile development environment to deliver innovative software solutions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software systems, with a focus on Link-16 and tactical datalink applications
Architect and implement real-time, multi-threaded embedded solutions
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to define system requirements and ensure alignment with program objectives
Analyze system capabilities and troubleshoot issues related to performance, inputs/outputs, and control mechanisms
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through testing and deployment
Debug and optimize software for real-time embedded environments
Support lab testing using tactical datalink radios and associated equipment
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related STEM field and 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year
Proficiency in C/C++ programming
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Experience across the full software development lifecycle
Hands-on experience with low-level firmware and complex embedded real-time systems
Experience developing and debugging multi-threaded embedded applications
Familiarity with static code analysis and unit testing
Experience with Agile development tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Bitbucket)
Experience testing and troubleshooting Link-16 waveform implementations
Familiarity with tactical datalink systems and related lab equipment
Knowledge of Link-16 and TACAN waveform standards
Familiarity with CORBA and Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
Experience working with software-defined radios
Ability to work onsite in San Diego, CA
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with avionics operating systems
Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, UltraScale+, Versal)
Familiarity with Yocto/PetaLinux build systems
Knowledge of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
Understanding of TCP/IP networking and configurations
Experience implementing cryptographic solutions using software libraries
Exposure to Rust programming
Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vivado, Vitis)
Knowledge of HAIPE, OTNK, or IKE protocols
Experience with Linux kernel or driver development
Familiarity with assembly language and bare-metal drivers
Knowledge of PowerPC architectures
Experience with engineering tools such as DOORS, Rhapsody, or ClearCase
Exposure to Ada (e.g., Green Hills AdaMulti)
Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016
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- Position Id: 1138238
- Posted 17 hours ago
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