Embedded Software Engineer

TRUSTPOINT, L.L.P.
Herndon, United States of America
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Herndon, United States of America

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
C++
CMake
Computer Engineering
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
Device Drivers
Linux on Embedded Systems
Embedded Software
Firmware
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation
Python
Linux kernel
Real-Time Operating Systems
Regression Testing
Shell Script
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Information Technology
Build Tools
Bitbucket
Software Performance
GNSS
Jenkins

Job description

TrustPoint is currently seeking a Full Time Embedded Software Engineer to join the team and will be responsible for implementing electrical components into hardware and firmware needed for our commercial Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). Our system consists of a constellation of commercial satellites and a network of ground stations and as the Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing innovative software solutions at the heart of our GNSS satellite, payload, and receiver solutions. Further, you will work directly with our Chief Engineer and the entire engineering team to design, develop and test software that leverages our company's proprietary satellite and RF technologies.

We'll Expect You To…

  • Design, develop and test different software solutions required for Trustpoint's proprietary Payload and advanced electronics systems.

  • Evaluate system and test electrical and software performance utilizing hardware-in-the-loop.

  • Work with the payload systems team, ground infrastructure and various vendors to develop software solutions.

  • Maintain unwavering focus on meeting development targets and achieving objectives.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field

  • 5+ years of satellite, RF, Defense, Aerospace, or Wireless experience

  • Ability to develop, test, debug software and firmware in C/C++/Rust

  • Experience with Embedded linux, RTOS, and Linux kernel or Petalinux

  • Support the Space and Ground Segment Operations team in system commissioning, operations automation, anomaly investigation and mitigation.

  • Test software in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments, including the development of comprehensive unit and regression tests.

  • Must have worked on CI/CD utilizing tools such as gitlab-runner, bitbucket pipelines or jenkins.

  • Must have knowledge of one scripting language such as Python, Shell scripts etc.

  • Must have knowledge of one build tools such as Make, Bitbake, Cmake, Meson, etc.

  • Travel up to 20%

We'd Like to See…

  • Have worked directly in the Space Payload Systems, designed and developed Flight/Mission Software and integrated software used in different subsystems.

  • Have worked in the software development of GNSS, GPS and PNT solutions or application of positioning solutions.Have designed and implemented device drivers and kernel drivers in linux or RTOS.

  • Experience with FPGAs, Hardware RTL, SDR development.

Cultural Fit

  • Thrive in a startup environment

  • Positive, team-first communicator

  • Willing to roll up sleeves and work cross-functionally

  • Strategic thinker with tactical execution skills

Benefits & conditions

The selected candidate will be competitively compensated with salary, equity (stock options), and a full benefits package.

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