Principal Software Engineer

Curtiss-Wright • Ashburn, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for creative software developers who have a passion to invent, design and implement embedded software along with a curiosity and desire to learn. Your job will be to create or modify Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, power-on firmware (BIOS/U-Boot), built-in test and design verification test software for Digital Signal Processing computer boards (DSPs). This is your opportunity to be innovative, flexible, self-directed and to bring your software engineering skills to our dynamically growing organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 5 years' experience
• Strong C programming skills
• Linux and/or VxWorks device driver development
• Hardware design verification test development
• Firmware and/or BIOS development
• Proven communication/interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to quality and achieving deadlines.
• Knowledge of embedded software engineering processes and standards.
• Experience reading/understanding IC datasheets, board schematics.
• Active secret clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance desirable

Nice To Haves

• Yocto Linux/Xilinx PetaLinux, Xilinx MPSoC
• Device driver development (Interrupts, DMA)
• Software configuration management tools (git/svn), software defect tracking tools (JIRA), software debugging tools, test methodologies
• Diagnostic tools like Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DVMs, etc.
• PCIe, PCI, FPGAs, I2C, Flash, Ethernet
• Project management

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test new embedded software.
• Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement.
• Analyze requirements and develop design alternatives.
• Develop test software and procedures.
• Generate complete and accurate user and design documentation.
• Provide input to architecture, design and code reviews.
• Provide input and evaluation of new technologies and products.
• Keep current with embedded software trends and share knowledge.
• Provide task breakdowns and accurate estimates for project planning.
• Review and validation of software releases.
• Co-ordinate software releases.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

What This Job Offers

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