Software Engineer

About the Role

As a software engineer, you will support existing programs in production related to software and contribute to new developments by designing, developing, modifying, analyzing, documenting, and testing embedded software on hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop new embedded software products for power supply control, implementing modern software design principles, resolving complex technical challenges, and providing innovative solutions.
• Test software integration on development hardware.
• Perform detailed software design activities and present at design reviews.
• Provide technical assessment of software used on development programs.
• Develop tests to verify software performance, troubleshoot, and resolve software challenges.
• Document developed code and tools used to support projects.
• Assist in the research, design, development, and testing of software and tools, including new work products or enhancing existing applications, systems, or embedded products.
• Read and design digital circuits using CAD tools (Altium preferred).
• Participate in internal review of software components and systems.
• Provide technical write-ups for proposals related to software and communication.
• Evaluate compliance of design against requirements and identify or review risks and opportunities associated with the design concept and customer requirements.
• Support Marketing on technical issues as required, including travel.
• Analyze legacy designs and provide hands-on support for troubleshooting production hardware and customer-returned hardware.
• Work with the Test team to maintain and update automated test environments.
• Support the development of tools for use in the production environment.
• Collaborate with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department.
• Build stable working relationships internally and support defining scope, schedule, and expectations for projects.
• Follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data.
• Work flexible hours and/or different shifts if needed.
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, State, and Federal Regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field.
• 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with C and assembly programming.
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and low-level firmware.
• Experience with 8 and 16-bit embedded programming.
• Preferred experience with Atmel and Texas Instruments microcontroller families.
• Experience with electronics laboratory equipment, especially protocol analyzers.
• Experience reading electrical schematics.
• Experience with Windows and Linux.
• Exposure to aerospace domain standards such as DO-178B/C preferred.
• Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools, particularly git.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Sound reasoning skills in risk assessment and failure analysis.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of root cause analysis techniques and effective corrective action.

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, and services restricted under ITAR. Employment is contingent on compliance with ITAR regulations and successfully obtaining/maintaining necessary export authorization.

Physical Requirements

• Work within an office and factory environment, including moderate noise and chemical odors.
• Move between sitting, standing, and walking.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery (calculator, copy machine, printers, etc.).
• Frequently lift and handle items less than 10 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally ascend or descend stairs to access various facility locations.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus (with correction if needed) to perform hand soldering and wiring of assemblies.

Pay

$96,000 - $151,000 annualized salary.