Embedded Software Engineer

Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: REMOTE ALLOWED. Must work EST hours
Duration: Minimum 1 year, high possibility of extension
Work Status: US Persons, no clearances required
Level: mid to senior level
Hours: Approx. 40 per week, overtime 1-2 times per year
Start date: ASAP
Special Note: In the last 4 months, we have filled 35 headcounts with this client, and we have 20+ more active headcounts to fill during the remainder of the year. So this client is on a hiring boom and with this many hires, the project will be very long-term.
Position Summary
The Software Engineer will participate in the full life-cycle software development effort for space electronics embedded systems. This includes project planning, software requirements analysis and definition, software design, software unit and integration testing, software acceptance testing, and integration and testing support through product delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
Senior Level: 6+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years with a Master’s degree
Experience developing software in C and C++
Experience developing for Linux platforms
Experience developing and debugging software for embedded platforms
Experience with software development processes, standards, and product configuration management tools such as Subversion or Git within an Agile development environment
Experience developing for embedded operating systems such as Linux, FreeRTOS, VxWorks
Experience developing high-reliability software for low-power, embedded systems.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leads in the design and development of new software features for existing products and new applications
Performs software development over the full software life cycle process across multiple projects
Works independently or as part of a small team to complete assignments
Works with cross functional design team to design, develop and test new embedded software/firmware/hardware; support and enhance existing embedded systems
Supports interfacing disciplines such as firmware, mechanical, RF, hardware, integration & test, and project management
Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using embedded Linux development tools such as Yocto
Experience developing software for embedded systems deployed in space, marine and/or other rugged environments.
Experience developing Linux kernel modules and device drivers
Experience developing graphical user interfaces using Python libraries
Experience developing embedded networking software
Experience addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in software products
Experience with hardware integration, test and debug tools (logic analyzers, scopes, emulators) and board bring-up/verification in an electronic lab environment

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