Embedded Software Engineer III
About The Position
DPP is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III for a 12-month W2 contract opportunity with a client in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. The role is onsite in San Diego, California, and requires U.S. citizenship and a current, active Secret security clearance. The engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test software for end-user customers and business needs, primarily working with Link-16 and Tactical Datalink software codebases. The role includes designing, architecting, developing, and administering embedded and real-time systems. The engineer will collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams in an Agile software development environment, and analyze system capabilities to resolve issues involving program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; or a master's degree and 3 years of experience; or a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience.
- Proficiency in C/C++.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming.
- Proficiency across the formal software lifecycle, from requirements through testing.
- Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex, real-time, multithreaded embedded applications.
- Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
- Familiarity with static analysis and unit testing.
- Experience using Jira, Bitbucket, and Git, and with the Agile software development process.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting Link-16 waveforms in an embedded software environment.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios or terminals.
- Familiarity with Link 16/TACAN waveform standard documents.
- Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA).
- Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA).
- Experience with Software Defined Radios.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and hold an active U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Avionics Operating System.
- Experience with Xilinx platforms, including Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL.
- Experience with Yocto/Petalinux.
- Experience with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and Ethernet.
- Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
- Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries.
- Experience with Rust.
- Familiarity with Xilinx tools such as Vitis and Vivado.
- Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development or modifications.
- Familiarity with assembly language.
- Familiarity with bare-metal embedded device drivers.
- Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals.
- Familiarity with IBM tools such as Rhapsody, DOORS, and Clearcase.
- Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016.
- Current active Top Secret clearance.
- Current active SAP clearance.
- Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and test software, primarily for Link-16 and Tactical Datalink codebases.
- Design, architect, develop, and administer embedded and real-time systems.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams in an Agile software development environment.
- Analyze system capabilities and resolve problems involving program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
- Test and troubleshoot Link-16 waveforms in an embedded software environment.
Benefits
- DPP offers compensation and benefits packages to employees and their eligible dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
