Embedded Software Engineer

An advanced engineering team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) programs is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the design and development of testbed systems and components used in data collection for ballistic missile defense testing. This role will focus on designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded software and firmware for complex real-time systems from requirements through deployment., * Design and implement embedded software and firmware for real-time systems and embedded devices

• Develop, test, debug, and support system software throughout the full development lifecycle
• Support software QA, system integration, validation, and post-production troubleshooting
• Work closely with hardware engineering teams on system development and integration
• Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability
• Support documentation, technical writing, and software development best practices

• 5+ years of embedded systems development experience
• Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting embedded targets and real-time software/hardware environments
• Strong C/C++ programming experience
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Xenomai, and Linux
• Experience developing multithreaded and multiprocessor applications
• Experience with object-oriented software design and development
• Experience with software testing, unit testing, and software documentation
• Experience working with hardware/firmware integration and reading schematics and component data sheets
• Experience using Git or other shared code repositories
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Ansible
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell, or PowerShell
• Experience with communication protocols including USB, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, and SPI

Preferred

• Experience with MODBUS protocol
• Master’s degree preferred, * Hybrid schedule with approximately 3 days onsite per week
• Active Secret Clearance required
• Approximately 5% domestic and international travel
• Interview process includes an initial pre-screen followed by a technical panel interview for selected candidates

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