Embedded Software Engineer – Level 2 (Secret)

About the role

This Embedded Software Engineer will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization, developing space flight software platforms for National Space Security programs. The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software modules and have familiarity with data protocols including UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, discrete digital and analog IO, and others
• Work with other disciplines to establish Flight-Software requirements, testing, and verification plan
• Develop and configure board support packages (BSPs) and integrate device drivers
• Perform trade studies via computer simulation or kits & development boards
• Work with multiple engineers to integrate spacecraft components and flight software with the simulation platform
• Be involved in the hardware definition and software design, development, debug and integration on simulation and hardware-in-the-loop platforms
• Analyze system resources to enhance efficiency, stability, and processing speed
• Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers
• Work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events
• Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels
• Other duties as assigned

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Aerospace/Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering) with 2 years of relevant professional experience – OR – Master's degree
• Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance, current and within scope, at time of application (US citizenship required)
• Advanced programming proficiency with C/C++, Python
• Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems, and avionics integration and test practices
• Core affinity and parallel processing experience
• Experience with understanding the difference between concurrent and parallel processing
• Familiarity with Stellar or CFS
• Demonstrable programming experience on Linux

Preferred qualifications

• Top-Secret / SCI
• Experience with Yocto or Vulcan
• System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness, and Visualization
• Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

Schedule

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Travel: 10% of the Time