Principal Software Engineer, Embedded

Echodyne Corp•Kirkland, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and produce radar equipment subsystems composed of Echodyne’s industry-leading radars. In this role, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to create radar systems solutions through high-performance, secure software solutions. You will work closely with colleagues to architect and build security-critical software solutions, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the software development practices of the team. This role demands technical leadership, deep systems knowledge, and a strong quality embedded SW development mindset. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Strong Experience designing and building embedded Linux-based software applications in C++
Embedded systems debugging, troubleshooting, and code-testing knowledge using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multi-meters
Knowledge of software development life cycle, and good coding practices
Embedded programming and interfacing embedded systems to host computers and peripherals, using common communications protocols (UART, SPI, QSPI, I2C, TCPIP)
Desire and ability to learn quickly and be part of a world-class team
Proficiency in systems-level programming, memory management, and concurrency.
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent military / industry experience
10+ years of designing, implementing, building, integrate and testing Embedded software solutions in real time operating environments.
Software architecture experience, assessing, describing and implementing new software designs using industry standard design patterns

Nice To Haves

Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
Experience building tailored Linux OS’s (we use Yocto and Bitbake) and administering a Linux environment
Familiar with DevOps concepts, continuous integration, continuous deployment.
Experience developing secure solutions for embedded electronic RF systems (Radar, Electronic Warfare, Cellular, or other Wireless Technology)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize high-assurance software components using C++.
Lead secure architecture design and code review processes for new and existing systems.
Drive adoption of quality coding practices and tools across the engineering organization.
Design and develop reusable cross platform architectures and frameworks for embedded SW.
Help drive and support testing efforts across teams and projects.
Work alongside radar, signal processing, and other software engineers to implement platform functionality to meet specific system control and signal processing needs.
Mentor and provide technical direction to mid-level and junior developers.