Embedded Software Engineer

• Develop the C++ applications that control our next generation of satellite terminals
• Design, code, test, and integrate software from requirements to production and commercial deployment
• Assist with the estimation of time and effort required to implement new features
• Participate in design reviews, peer code reviews, and improve product quality
• Interface and work with cross-functional teams to successfully implement feature dependencies
• Integrate and validate new product designs
• Act as a member of an Agile scrum team

We are looking for a professional Embedded Software Engineer, a team player with solid technical skills to add to our core engineering team. Candidates must have a strong technical background and be capable of coming up to speed on new technologies quickly. Good communication skills, great problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment are required. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the smartest team and the very latest technologies, then this is the job for you!, * 4+ years of experience in software development

• Understanding of hardware design and architecture
• Solid programming experience in C/C++ object-oriented design and development
• Linux or a POSIX O/S environment
• Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Strong documentation and writing skills

Additional experience in the following areas is a plus:

• Embedded development including hardware debug, device drivers, and real-time constraints in a complex multi-processor system
• Cross-functional (hardware/firmware/software) development and verification
• Knowledge of satellite communication protocols
• Satellite communications protocols such as DVB-S2 and TDMA
• Networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP and IPv6
• 509 Certificate and Crypto key management
• Shell scripting, Perl, Lua, or Python
• Docker, Conan, cmake, C++11
• Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Git, SharePoint, Jenkins and Artifactory is a plus
• Working knowledge of GCC, grep/awk/sed command line tools, bash scripting, GDB debugger, systemd suite

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software, Systems, Mathematics, or related technical field/experience

Clearance

• Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain a DoD clearance

iDirect Government is a leading ground systems provider to the military satellite industry. We offer platforms connecting a variety of satellite constellations with an array of remote terminals. Terminals are installed on aircraft, maritime vessels, and other ground-based military and government assets. These terminals provide internet and voice capabilities to remote and austere locations.