Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

On Site
$99.89 per hour
Full Time

Skills

C++
Embedded software
DoD
Real-time
Image processing
Operating systems
RS-232
Software development
IT management
Issue tracking
Unit testing
Cyber security
Embedded C
Algorithms
Communication
C
Unix
Embedded systems
VxWorks
Ethernet
Design
Leadership
Management
Agile
Security clearance
Firmware
RTOS
Science
Innovation
Network
Recruiting
Law
Interviewing

Job Details

Description:
Seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain real-time embedded software applications. Typical applications are software products related to image processing, target detection and tracking, missile guidance/ navigation/ control algorithms, missile launchers, system control, built-in test, and system communication.
Development will be in C and C++ hosted on either a PC or Unix environment and targeted for an embedded processor running either VxWorks or Integrity as the real-time operating system. Familiarity with standard communication busses and protocols including RS-232, RS-422, MIL-STD-1553 and Ethernet is helpful but not required. The candidate will have experience throughout the entire software development lifecycle including architecture, design, code implementation, and integration and test.
The candidate will be experienced in technical task leadership and/or be a subject matter expert in an area relevant to products described in the above paragraph. The candidate will have strong experience in real-time embedded software development along with demonstrated technical leadership. The candidate will be familiar with using source code control and issue tracking tools along with using modern test tools to do unit test and static analysis.
An ideal candidate will be able to configure and manage a continuous test environment. Bonus skills would be familiarity with Agile development, Cyber Security, Department of Defense products, board support package and device driver development. Status of DOD clearance required on resumes, with investigation date preferred.
Top Skills' Details
Bachelors degree plus 6+ years of experience with embedded software/systems
C/C++ Development on PC or Unix platform
Experience with Real Time Operating Systems
Skills:
C, C++, Unix, Firmware, Embedded c, Embedded software, Rtos
Top Skills Details:
C,C++,Unix,Firmware,Embedded c,Embedded software,Rtos
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Active secret clearance highly preferred, but not required.
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level

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