FIRMWARE ENGINEER

DCS Corporation • Ridgecrest, CA

298d • $94,306 - $109,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Embedded Software/Hardware Engineer is responsible for the electrical and electronic component and subsystem design including firmware development, as well as the electrical integration into avionics and ship components and platforms.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements
• Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or Electrical Engineering with 5 plus years' experience
• Excellent communication and planning skills
• Programming languages: C, 'bare metal' firmware, embedded software development
• Embedded systems: microcontrollers, microprocessors, and embedded systems architecture
• Operating systems: real-time operating systems (RTOS), device drivers, and bootloaders
• Communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and USB
• Computer architecture: computer architecture, including processor architecture, memory hierarchy, and input/output systems
• Familiarity with industry-specific standards, regulations, and protocols

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years' experience in design and release of avionics systems electrical components, including software, wire harnesses, electronic controls, switches, etc.
• Experience with avionics systems, Matlab/Simulink, TI processors, and embedded real-time systems
• Familiarity with DoD guidelines, encryption, and security requirements
• Experience with version control tools, testing, and build automation tools
• Knowledge of wireless technologies, protocols, and cybersecurity principles

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test firmware for avionics components
• Collaborate with project teams to develop software builds and support software development
• Develop and implement software functional blocks and modules
• Perform testing and validation of firmware on various avionics components
• Analyze and resolve product anomalies and respond to customer inquiries
• Ensure industry-leading quality and reliability of components

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree