Software Engineer I - Embedded Systems

About the role

Frontgrade Technologies is seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer to support the development of advanced mission processing systems for space and military applications. These rugged, high-reliability systems integrate processing, I/O, power, storage, networking, FPGA, and other specialized modules. This hands-on role spans embedded Linux, boot software, board support packages, device drivers, microcontroller firmware, FPGA logic, hardware interfaces, and application-level software. The engineer applies a broad understanding of embedded-software practices to moderately complex assignments under general direction.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, debug, and maintain embedded software for mission processing systems
• Develop and support embedded Linux platforms, bootloaders, board support packages, device drivers, and board bring-up
• Develop microcontroller firmware for power control, sequencing, monitoring, communications, and board management
• Develop embedded applications, diagnostic utilities, manufacturing tools, and system test software
• Participate in requirements development, design and code reviews, verification, documentation, and controlled releases
• Collaborate with architects, system engineering and test engineering teams

Qualifications

• No experience is required. OR (4) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Working proficiency in C and C++ for embedded or systems level development
• Knowledge of embedded Linux, BSPs, bootloaders, device drivers, kernel integration, or board bring-up
• Ability to develop microcontroller firmware and interface with board-level peripherals
• Knowledge of source control, build systems, testing, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary engineering practices
• This position may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by either ITAR or EAR U.S. export laws. As a condition of any job offer, in order to be employed in this position, you may need to obtain a U.S. Government export license(s), as required by law.

Skills

• Aerospace, defense, avionics, space, or other high-reliability product development
• Development of FPGA logic using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
• ARM, Power Architecture, or RISC-V platforms; real-time operating systems; and bare-metal development
• AMD/Xilinx or Intel FPGA tools and embedded Linux environments such as Yocto, or Peta Linux
• Experience using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Experience supporting products through architecture, development, integration, qualification, production introduction, and sustaining engineering

Benefits

• Immediate Medical (FSA and HSA), Dental, and Vision
• 401K Match with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment
• Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 designated holidays and 2 floating holidays)
• 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave

Schedule

9X80 compressed work schedule for qualifying roles