Job Listing: Lead Embedded Software Engineer

TITLE: Lead Embedded Software Engineer


COMPANY INFORMATION:

Our client is the specialist in network transition. With flexible network platforms, intelligent software and professional services, they can help businesses elevate their network from mere infrastructure to a more strategic business asset—one that is capable of efficiently delivering any mix of enhanced services and applications across town or across continents. With a rapidly expanding global presence and a heritage of practical innovation, our client delivers maximum performance and economic value in communications networks worldwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

Comprehensive knowledge and experience in design & support of low level fault tolerant firmware, programming for real time OS, and control systems design. Provide technical direction and guidance to other developers. Develop corresponding documentation and handle full life cycle software development responsibility. Requirements include Masters in Computer Science or equivalent experience; minimum 5+ years direct software design experience; minimum 5+ years tools experience using real time development environment; Preferred supplemental tools experience with Linux, pSOS, VxWorks, Tornado IDE, Perforce SW CM, or equivalents.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop subsystem requirements, design, code, test and document software components for real-time environments, including coordination and delivery of requirements and design reviews.
· Interpret system level requirements and develop corresponding software requirements
· Draft design documentation, interface specifications and unit testing plans.
· Debug problems using standard debugging equipment and toolkits
· Provide guidance and mentoring for junior engineers hired into the team who may be tasked to perform some of the above duties.


SKILLS

· Embedded Software Development and Debugging
· Understanding of Software Architectures
· Real-Time Software Development
· Experience with development on Linux operating system
· Solid experience in network and communications systems
· Experience with DSP and Microcontroller development
· Experienced in driver-level development, control algorithms and state machine design/implementation.
· Knowledge with digital and analog communication methods including RS232/485, T1/E1, Ethernet, GbE, 10GbE, DS3, SONET/SDH, ATM, ESCON, FICON, Fibre Channel, and/or other storage area network protocols.


DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

· Independent self starter and committed to delivering on aggressive deadlines.
· Comfortable in a team environment with ability to lead or to work with little supervision
· Appreciation of Software Development Methodologies
· Familiarity with source management systems such as Perforce, ClearCase, etc.


EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

· Bachelors in CS or EE (MS preferred) or equivalent experience
· Minimum 5+ years doing software design from requirements, detailed design, SW simulations, prototype testing for verification/correction to final design release.
· Minimum 5+ years tools experience using software development tools and RTOS toolkits.
· C/C++ Software Development

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About Aerotek CE:

Join Aerotek CESM, one of the leading providers of engineering and engineering support professionals in North America. Due to our growth, we're constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across a number of different industries. We know it's more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It's the support you get. That's the reason Aerotek CE offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek CE team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.