Advanced Embedded Software Engineer – C / Linux
Our DOD/Aerospace client is looking to fill an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer – C / Linux position that just opened in Middletown, RI. In this role you will be responsible for all phases of software engineering, including architecture design & review, requirements review and analysis, software design, development, and documentation, assisting Integration and Test teams, and supporting Engineering Leadership and the Chief Engineer in all related efforts. To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar plus 5 years of relevant experience. You must also be a US Citizen.
Location: Middletown, RI
Position: Advanced Embedded Software Engineer – C / Linux
Contract: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct/permanent
Pay: $52.96/hour
Candidate will work on Naval Programs, developing middleware improvements for embedded systems, as well as taking a critical role in enhancing the capabilities for this architecture. The ideal candidate will report to the Program Software Lead and be responsible for all phases of software engineering, including architecture design & review, requirements review and analysis, software design, development, and documentation, assisting Integration and Test teams, and supporting Engineering Leadership and the Chief Engineer in all related efforts. Candidate should have significant expertise across the development life cycle and technical leadership proficiency, including architectural expertise.
Duties and Tasks:
- Technical leadership and software development
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Design, development, testing and delivery of software artifacts in support of customer requirements
- Leadership in and contributions to the next design of the embedded system services.
- Proactively driving the software engineering life cycle, from requirements gathering, analysis and documentation to government support and maintenance. Technical leadership and engineering expertise in diagnostics/debugging issues in existing code required for real time high surety systems.
- You will collaborate across the functional teams to resolve issues and recommend solutions to ensure that your software and the system meets requirements with the safety, security, and performance needed for deployment.
- You will engage with the customer community through reviews of progress, issues, feedback, and technology/capability roadmaps.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate project vision, scope and technical details with other technical team members
- Knowledge of and experience using C (5+ years)
- Knowledge of and experience using Linux (shell scripting and command line expertise)
- Experience in embedded real-time systems
- Knowledge of and experience using message-oriented middleware
- Desire to work within the entire software engineering lifecycle
- A quick learner and adaptable to new technologies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable in implementing ideas from scratch, owning major application features, and take responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time.
- Experience participating in technical architecture decisions for complex products.
- Demonstrated in-depth experience developing, testing and debugging real time software.
- Compiling and assessing user and customer feedback to improve software performance.
Experience with DevOps concepts such as:
- Implementing Version Control and standing up branching strategies.
- Automating processes for build, test, and deploy.
- Applied experience with agile/lean principles in software development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with other message-oriented Middleware products such as AMQP, Data Distribution Service (DDS)
- Experience in developing in satisfaction of customer driven traditional waterfall development / integration milestones, applying best practices and techniques, Agile.
- Proficiency with utilizing basic lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Spectrum Analyzers, and other test equipment
- Proficiency with different communication protocols like GPIB, RS232, SPI, etc.
About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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