Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description Job Description Our 70-year-old global Aerospace & Defense client has asked The Maven Group to locate a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a smart and small team near Blacksburg, VA Our client employs over 11,000 people across the globe and provides solutions to markets such as satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, military ground vehicles, naval vessels, and security and surveillance. This position is a direct-hire, full-time role and includes an excellent benefits package including great medical coverage starting day one, profit sharing, a true retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and more.

This role requires the candidate to be onsite at my clients facility and relocation assistance can be provided. Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 9-hour shift & half days on Friday The chosen Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, develop, modify, and evaluate complex embedded software based designs for the military and aerospace markets. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and experience with FPGA's and Microprocessor toolsets.

To be considered a viable candidate, you should possess: Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related technical field with 3 years experience in design/development/test of embedded real-time control software. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or closely related technical field. 3 years design/development/test of embedded real-time control software.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Proven design experience with FPGAs and/or Microprocessor development toolsets.

Technical competency required in applied science, data acquisition, diagnostic skills, document creation, and mathematics. Proven experience with industry standard communication protocols such as USB, CAN, RS422, RS485, SPI, I2C, UART, and others.

In-depth understanding of modern embedded software development processes including design, implementation, unit testing, continuous integration, version control with Git, etc. Understanding of TCP/IP stacks and protocols. Experience in using various debugging techniques including JTAG debuggers, logic/protocol analyzers, sniffers, and oscilloscopes.

Operating Systems experience, especially Real Time Operating Systems (bare metal and embedded Linux) is a plus. Experience in Unix internals, low level driver software, communication interface software as well as GUI software is a plus.