Actuation Systems Embedded Software Engineer II

RTX • Huntsville, AL

1d • $68,900 - $131,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The PCAS department is seeking an embedded software/firmware engineer to support development of a range of high-performance actuation systems, such as aerodynamic steering, thrust vectoring, attitude and divert maneuvering, pointing, and stabilization of missile systems & subsystems. The individual will help specify, design, verify, and integrate motor control embedded software for current and future precision control actuation systems. They will implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ in conjunction with the Controls and Algorithms team.

Requirements

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with documenting work; extensively commenting code, or test benches and/or test software.
• Fundamentals with C/C++ development on embedded hardware platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work hands-on in a team.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar
• Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink
• Knowledge of actuation communication busses; electromechanical actuators (using gears, ballscrews, leadscrews etc); position sensors; electronic controllers and power amplifiers; test equipment
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, and I2C protocols
• Ability to read an electrical schematic

Responsibilities

• Apply sound engineering practices to address technical problems while collaborating with technical teams including electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, control systems engineering, test engineering, systems safety engineering, and others.
• Hands-on opportunity with firmware integration and verification testing in a laboratory environment.
• Implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ in conjunction with the Controls and Algorithms team.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level