Sparton Corporation-posted 14 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Springs, FL
501-1,000 employees

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities. Job Summary The Embedded Software Engineer III designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. The ESIII with work with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment, machinery and resources. May direct junior level software engineers.

  • Develop software modules using the C programming language for real time embedded systems.
  • Develop test software modules using C, C++, Python, and/or Labview programming language.
  • Develop build automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Windows batch files.
  • Participate in software, electronics and system design reviews.
  • Understand how to read schematics and understand electronics designs.
  • Understand concepts needed for low level software development on “bare metal” systems.
  • Understand concepts needed to create drivers for hardware interfaces.
  • Test software using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and signal generators.
  • File bug reports for defects noticed during testing.
  • Correct software bugs and resolve software bug reports.
  • Support other software engineers in the software development process.
  • Participate in product software failure analysis activities and compile test and failure analysis reports.
  • Generates software design documentation and report data from tests.
  • Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
  • May provide training and/or direction to technicians.
  • May provide input to bid and proposal activities.
  • May provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors.
  • May require participation in product field tests requiring travel.
  • 4-year degree from an accredited university in BSCS, Engineering, or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • May require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in software.
  • Experience developing embedded software in C or C++; additional languages a plus.
  • Experience with FreeRTOS and Micrium uC-OSII and uC-OSIII (or equivalent)
  • Experience with device driver and operating system implementation. Also known as “Low Level” or “Bare metal”.
  • Experience with microprocessor components and peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, interrupts, clock configuration, etc.)
  • Experience with peripherals, such as Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs), Digital to Analog Converters Electrical/Electronic design experience – schematic capture and board layout.
  • Desktop and network software development experience a plus.
  • Good working knowledge of full software development lifecycle.
  • DACs, etc.
  • Knowledge of software systems architecture for embedded real-time systems.
  • ARM Cortex M Processor Architecture.
  • Digital processing concepts and DSP processors.
  • Experience implementing (not just configuring) Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
  • Knowledge of physical layer communication concepts and/or communication theory
  • Analog Devices Blackfin processors.
  • Digital logic design using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices CPLDs) with Verilog and VHDL and verification with ModelSim.
  • Proficient user of software tools (requirements tracking, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, programmers, JTAG, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Intel (formerly Altera) Quartus, Xilinx Vivado design tools, Lattice iCEcube2 software.
  • Practical skills for bench-level work, including the ability to configure test equipment to verify design.
  • Familiarity of software tools (requirements tracking, compiler, assemblers, debuggers, programmers, JTAG, etc.
  • Working knowledge of data acquisition concepts, instrument control, test, measurement and implementation of control interfaces to hardware.
  • Digital signal processing algorithm modelling and implementation for audio and /or radio frequency (RF) applications in MATLAB
  • Ability to use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
  • Ability to write technical reports and contribute to presentations.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
  • Must show initiative and motivation and have the ability to act independently to resolve technical issues.
  • Healthcare Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
  • Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
  • Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance.
  • Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
  • On-site wellness clinic.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
  • Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Fertility and family building assistance.
  • Flexible work schedules available based on position: 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off 5/8s 4/10s 3/12s
  • Lifestyle spending account.
  • Perks at work.
  • Generous employee referral program.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
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