Sr. Embedded Software Engineer – C++, Link 16
About The Position
The Sr. Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, integrates, and tests software for end-user customers and businesses, primarily for Link 16 and Tactical Data Link software code bases. The role covers the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real-time systems. The engineer works with multidisciplinary teams—including Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test—in an Agile software development environment. The position also involves analyzing system capabilities to resolve issues related to program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. This is a 12-month contract role based on-site in San Diego, California. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Secret security clearance. The job posting invites candidates to email their resumes to [email protected].
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
- Proficiency across the formal software lifecycle, from requirements through testing.
- Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex, real-time, multithreaded embedded applications.
- Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
- Familiarity with static analysis and unit testing.
- Experience using Jira, Bitbucket, and Git, and with Agile software development.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting Link 16 waveforms in an embedded software environment.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as tactical datalink radios and terminals.
- Familiarity with Link 16/TACAN waveform standard documents, CORBA, and SCA.
- Experience with software-defined radios.
- Active U.S. Government Secret-level security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to work on-site in San Diego, California.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the Avionics Operating System.
- Experience with Xilinx platforms, including Zynq, UltraScale+, and VERSAL.
- Experience with Yocto/PetaLinux.
- Experience with communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and Ethernet.
- Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
- Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries.
- Experience with Rust.
- Familiarity with Xilinx tools including Vitis and Vivado.
- Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE.
- Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development or modifications.
- Familiarity with assembly language.
- Familiarity with bare-metal embedded device drivers.
- Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals.
- Familiarity with IBM tools including Rhapsody, DOORS, and Clearcase.
- Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti.
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016.
- Current active Top Secret clearance.
- Current active SAP clearance.
- Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolios.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate, and test software, primarily for Link 16 and Tactical Data Link software code bases.
- Design, architect, develop, and administer embedded and real-time systems.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams in an Agile software development environment.
- Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems involving program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
- Test and troubleshoot Link 16 waveforms in an embedded software environment.
- Use tactical datalink radios and terminals in laboratory testing and troubleshooting.
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Career Level
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