Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Lead the design, development, and testing of embedded computing software for US DoD defense products using C/C++, Linux, VxWorks, and Intel/ARM/AMD Zynq processors.
- Compensation
- $108.9K–$145.2K / yr
- Location
- US-MA-Remote Work
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Embedded
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- U.S. citizenship and active US DoD Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
- 8–12+ years of progressive software development experience, including ownership of complex applications or subsystems
- 5+ years' experience developing software systems
- 4+ years software project lead experience
- Competencies in computer architecture, real-time embedded software, and engineering process discipline
- C/C++, Linux (Red Hat, LynxOS, WindRiver), VxWorks (7.x), device drivers, scripting (bash/csh), Python, LabVIEW, and IPMI
- IDEs (Visual Studio, Eclipse), AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Petalinux, GCC, CMake, Yocto, MS Office
- Intel x86 Processors, ARM, and AMD Zynq MPSoCs
- Ethernet, Infiniband, RDMA, PCIe Gen3/4, SPI, I2C, RS232/RS422
- Laboratory debugging equipment: Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, JTAG emulators
- IBM Rational DOORS, git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence
- Full software lifecycle development per DO-178C and CMMI
- Fundamental understanding of software regression testing/verification
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proven ability to interface with customers and resolve escalated technical issues
- Familiarity with industry guidelines and standards for engineering processes
Nice to have
- Advanced degree
- GreenHills Multi SW Development Suite, COSMIC SW Development Suite, ClearQuest, VectorCAST, LabVIEW
- Virtualization concepts and LynxOS Hypervisor
Full description
Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Defense Solutions
Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our Defense Solutions Group.
As our Lead Software Engineer-Embedded Computing Software, you will oversee and perform the design, development, enhancement, and testing of complex software for embedded processing products used in US DoD and other secure applications. The Lead Software Development engineer also serves as a technical expert who drives architecture decisions, resolves advanced software issues, and ensures high-quality solutions that are aligned with product, customer, and business needs.
Location: New Hamshire, USA (Remote)
Salary Information: $ 108,900.00 - $145,200.00 per year plus bonus
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
- Participate in discussions and analyze marketing and product line managers’ product plans and requirements and generate the software specifications and requirements for new products and enhancements to current products. Assist in Bids and Proposals (B&P) efforts, including generating engineering labor and material estimates based on requirements and defined scope of effort.
- Collaborate with systems engineering and hardware development teams, and work with technical staff to create sustainable solutions and develop resolutions for software and/or hardware problems.
- Plan, design, develop, and test new embedded computing software or complex enhancements to existing software for embedded systems based on specifications, and in compliance to industrial, military, and aerospace standards.
- Implement and integrate, or debug embedded software including bootloaders (BIOS, SlimBootLoader and U-Boot), device drivers (Linux and VxWorks), customized applications and embedded test software, and product simulation and production test software.
- Diagnose and resolve advanced software defects by collaborating with cross-functional technical staff and applying expert-level analytical and troubleshooting skills