Lead Embedded Software Engineer

LightWorks Optical Systems•Longmont, CO

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent Aerospace & Defense, Emerging Laser Subsystems Business Unit is seeking an embedded software engineer to contribute to the development of advanced laser systems for defense applications. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Software Architecture and Design: Works as a member of a cross-disciplinary team of systems engineers, optical engineers, electrical engineers, and FPGA engineers to conceptualize a system solution that meets customer requirements. Responsible for designing, developing, and documenting software for assigned projects. Creates design documentation including Software Requirements Documents, block diagrams, Software Design Documents, and Interface Control Documents. May serve as the lead software engineer on assigned projects. Software Development and Test: Develops software (primarily embedded) to meet the requirements of the system under development. Writes software test plans and tests software at various levels of integration (unit tests, tests on target architecture, test with target electronics). Writes software scripts and tools to support software development and system test. System Integration and Test Support: Develops Software Test Plans and supports integration and test activities from initial board-level bring-up through final system test. Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge and expertise in embedded systems and software development. Makes accurate detailed work plans for moderately complex systems/projects; may take lead role in planning and executing tasks; able to work many complex tasks simultaneously; able to plan resource requirements for task completion. Regularly works independently with minimal supervision to achieve goals and objectives. Able to complete routine work without considerable direction; receives general instructions on new assignments.

Requirements

Must have significant demonstrated experience in designing and developing software solutions in embedded systems.
Must have deep understanding of tradeoffs involved in hardware/software functional partitioning.
Must have a strong understanding of embedded processor platforms and be familiar with microcontrollers, FPGAs and system-on-chip devices. Experience with AMD/Xilinx platforms is preferred.
Must have significant past experience developing software in C and C++, and a strong background in object-oriented programming.
Must have strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Experience developing in one or more of the following are also highly desirable: C#, Python, LabVIEW.
Must have significant experience developing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux
Must have strong understanding of embedded hardware devices, chip-to-chip interfaces, and networking protocols.
Must have demonstrated experience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to develop and test highly-functional integrated systems.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance if one is required to perform the job responsibilities.
Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent expeirence.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with laser systems is desired but not required.
Past experience on high-reliability systems for defense and/or space is desired but not required.