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216550 - Embedded Software Engineer2

Industry
IT
Region
CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City
Redondo Beach
State
CA
Rate
Up to $67.64 DOE
Duration
12 months
Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Embedded Software Enginee rfor a contract opportunity in Redondo Beach, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM degree with 5+ years of software development experience OR Master’s Degree with 3+ years of software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ development with emphasis in object oriented and thread safe programming
  • Experience developing embedded software in real-time OS environment (e.g. RTEMS, Embedded Linux, VxWorks, Green Hills, FreeRTOS, etc.)
  • Strong background in integrating and troubleshooting embedded software in lab environment
  • Demonstrated domain knowledge and experience working with satellite bus software
  • Proficiency with Python
  • Prior or current corporate experience in a full time role that requires cross-collaboration with engineering teams
  • The Embedded Software Engineer should have experience coordinating with different teams and stakeholders, including interfacing with partners from subcontract organizations. The embedded flight software is developed in a resource constrained target environment with soft and hard real time requirements. The software will typically implement complex data analysis, data routing, and/or control systems algorithms. Candidate will need familiarity with various processor, memory, and I/O architectures and be able to implement both procedural and embedded software in C/C++ utilizing real-time operating system (RTOS).
  • The ideal candidate should have academic and work experience in software engineering and development across the full life cycle for software systems on space programs. Experience working in a process-oriented environment utilizing agile processes is also desired. The selected candidate should also have strong verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable working on teams with engineers from other engineering disciplines. Must be comfortable working in a lab environment and executing to aggressive schedules.
  • The organization is seeking a candidate who demonstrates long term vision and execution as well as system level understanding. The ideal candidate has corporate experience in a full time role that requires cross-collaboration with systems and hardware engineering teams.

    • POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, develop, document, integrate, test, and debug realtime embedded flight software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with systems and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of data processing systems for target software.
  • Coordinate with different teams and stakeholders, including interfacing with partners from subcontract organizations.
  • Determine overall system and user needs; analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops utility programs.
  • Ensure software standards are met.
  • Design and execute tests to ensure the software's functionality, performance, and reliability.

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with RTEMS (Real-Time Executive for Multiprocessor Systems) Operating System
  • Experience writing driver level software for serial or networking applications (UART, TCP, UDP, CAN)
  • Experience working in Agile software development using Atlassian Tool Suite (Bitbucket, GitLab, Jira, Confluence) and Git version control
  • Experience with Shell scripting and TCL scripting language
  • Experience developing or interfacing with Optical, RF, or IR payloads
  • Candidate is able and willing to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM degree is required. School must be accredited.

    WORK HOURS:

    9/80 workweek. 1st shift.

    Contact
    Zachary Fasano
    zfasano@chiptonross.com
    CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
    420 Culver Boulevard
    Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

    Phone: (310) 414-7800 x252 or (800) 927-9318 x252

    Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

    Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

    Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.