Contribute across the full product lifecycle, including architectural design, high-performance implementation, and system integration.
Actively contribute to architectural decisions and execute the technical design and implementation of modular, high-performance embedded software to support a product line with varying features and maturity levels.
Develop, integrate, and optimize real-time C/C++ software for core embedded functions, including signal processing, data management, secure inter-process communication, and intelligent mission planning.
Serve as a technical resource across all phases of development, including upfront analysis, prototyping, end-item deployment, and formal system evaluation.
Perform hands-on hardware testing in the lab, leveraging hardware test equipment and advanced software debugging tools.
Conduct detailed analysis of measured data from simulation, laboratory, and field testing, often leveraging scripting tools like Python, to validate actual performance against expected results and truth data.
Implement and execute software tests to support iterative software releases and customer deliverables.

Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience: 8+ years of professional experience developing high-performance embedded software.
C/C++ Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in developing for embedded systems, including deep knowledge of concurrency (threads, IPC), memory management, and low-level performance optimization.
Embedded Linux Proficiency: Expertise in Linux-based embedded system development, including kernel interactions and network communication (inter-process and inter-host).
IP Networking: Solid, practical understanding of IP networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, sockets, routing, firewalls) and experience implementing/debugging network protocols in embedded environments.
Debugging & Testing: Expert in debugging complex embedded applications using tools like GDB, Valgrind, and hardware debugging probes. Experience creating and maintaining robust unit, integration, and system tests.
Build & Dependency Management: Proficient in using CMake for build management and Conan (or similar) for dependency management. Familiarity with cross-compilation and toolchain setup for embedded targets.
Version Control: Expertise in Git source control, including advanced workflows (rebase, submodules, CI integration).
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is mandatory.

Employee Ownership (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, every employee contributes to, and benefits from, our success through our ESOP retirement plan. This fosters a culture of collective responsibility, transparency, and long-term commitment.
401k Plan
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Reimbursement
Co-Sponsored Health Plan
Paid Leave

Embedded Software Engineer

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