Principal Embedded Software Engineer- Onsite
Location: Ashburn, VA
Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $175,000.00 per year plus bonus. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
About the role
Create or modify Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, power-on firmware (BIOS/U-Boot), built-in test, and design verification test software for Digital Signal Processing computer boards (DSPs). This is an opportunity to be innovative, flexible, self-directed, and bring your software engineering skills to a dynamically growing organization.
Responsibilities
- Plan, design, develop, and test new embedded computing software or complex enhancements to existing software for embedded systems based on specifications, and in compliance with industrial, military, and aerospace standards.
- Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement.
- Analyze requirements and develop design alternatives.
- Develop test software and procedures.
- Implement, integrate, or debug embedded software including bootloaders (BIOS, SlimBootLoader, and U-Boot), device drivers (Linux and VxWorks), customized applications, embedded test software, and product simulation and production test software.
- Diagnose and resolve advanced software defects by collaborating with cross-functional technical staff and applying expert-level analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Evaluate and respond to customer-reported issues, recommending and implementing software modifications or enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.
- Assist in the development of software design and test documentation, and user manuals.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and active US DoD Clearance required.
- Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or computer engineering (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
- Hands-on and demonstrable experience with software development using C/C++, Linux (Red Hat, LynxOS, WindRiver), VxWorks (7.x), Linux and VxWorks device drivers, scripting (bash/csh), high-level application software, Python, LabVIEW, and IPMI.
- Hands-on and demonstrable experience with development tools such as IDEs (Visual Studio, Eclipse-based), AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Petalinux, GCC, CMake, Yocto, and MS Office.
- Hands-on and demonstrable experience with Intel x86 Processors, ARM, and AMD Zynq MPSoCs.
- Knowledge and experience with protocols/standards, e.g., Ethernet, Infiniband, RDMA, PCIe Gen3/4, SPI, I2C, and RS232/RS422.
- Experience reading/understanding IC datasheets and board schematics.
- Active secret clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance desirable.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
About Us
Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications and are focused on growth segments with high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.
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This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.