Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, RI

1d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

RTX BBN Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience in real-time embedded C language system development to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit. This role involves Linux and VxWorks real-time software development on multi-threaded platforms, integrating with custom hardware, implementing high-performance embedded solutions, middleware, and control, detection, and tracking algorithms. The ideal candidate enjoys a multi-disciplinary role, adapts to new technologies, and has eight or more years of experience in high-performance software implementation and maintenance. A solid understanding of computer architectures, networking, device drivers, analog and digital interfaces, and experience with multiple real-time operating systems (RTOS) are essential. A strong background in signal processing and performance optimization is highly desirable.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required on day one.
Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C/C++ Software, High Performance Computer Systems, Embedded Real-Time Sensors and Control Applications, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.
Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.)
Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.
Proficiency using C/C++.
Willing to travel 10% to 15%.

Nice To Haves

Ada programming language.
Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms and software.
Knowledge of linear algebra concepts.
Experience using the VSIPL high performance vector library or another vector processing library.
Proficiency in MATLAB and/or optimizing algorithms in C/C++.
Experience with real-time processing optimization.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, test, debug and integrate high performance embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of multiple processor types and FPGAs, with external sensor and control interfaces for deployed DoD real-time software systems hosted on embedded hardware.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team testing your contributions and analyzing performance.
Integrate components you develop into a larger system in preparation for real world testing and deployment.
Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.
Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.