Embedded SW Engr Associate

SAIC • Indianapolis, IN

21h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an entry-level embedded software engineer as part of the Launcher Electronics Assembly (LEA) program at the Indianapolis, IN facility. The candidate will directly support Government program(s) as an embedded software engineer throughout the entire program lifecycle. Candidate will be expected to design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications for use in embedded military applications that require low level control processing (Interrupts, Timers, Digital I/O, and serial communication protocols). Candidate will be expected to develop embedded software for use on real-time and near real-time operating systems and processors. Candidate will also be expected to create supporting documentation; conduct peer reviews; and ensure software standards are met. Candidate may be expected to possess a basic knowledge of reading schematics of complex electronic assemblies. Candidate may also be required to develop supporting test software applications. Candidate may be expected to conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, requirements analysis and definition, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product. Candidate is expected to possess excellent communication skills to interface to multi-disciplinary design team. Limited use and/or application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Receives assignments in the form of specific tasks for the work to be completed. Work is reviewed by management to measure meeting objectives and schedules. Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Work is closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions. Contributes to completion of routine technical tasks. Failure to achieve results can normally be overcome without serious effect on schedules and programs Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor, project leaders, and other professionals in the group. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of C/C++ programming language for embedded applications
• Must be able to obtain security clearance up to Secret level
• Must be U.S. citizen
• Must be able to work well with team members and possess excellent communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in engineering related discipline or two (2) years or more related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with developing embedded applications using ARM® Cortex-M family of Microcontrollers
• Experience with IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM Integrated Development Environment (IDE), or equivalent
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) architectures
• Experience with utilizing lab equipment, including but not limited to digital multimeters and oscilloscopes
• Experience with Agile development process and Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts
• Working knowledge or ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 or similar military serial communication protocols
• Basic knowledge of VHDL and FPGA design
• Active security clearance at Secret level or above

Responsibilities

• design, develop, document, test, and debug software applications for use in embedded military applications that require low level control processing (Interrupts, Timers, Digital I/O, and serial communication protocols)
• develop embedded software for use on real-time and near real-time operating systems and processors
• create supporting documentation
• conduct peer reviews
• ensure software standards are met
• develop supporting test software applications
• conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, requirements analysis and definition, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product
• interface to multi-disciplinary design team

What This Job Offers

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