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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in firmware and software development, particularly in embedded systems, with a strong focus on real-time operating systems and system integration. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and possesses an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
C++ Software DevelopmentSystem on Chip (SoC) ExperienceReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Firmware Architecture DevelopmentFPGA Integration
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Hard Skills
C++Real-Time Operating SystemsFirmware DevelopmentEmbedded SystemsFPGAMATLABVHDLFreeRTOSSensor AcquisitionServo Control
Soft Skills
MultitaskingProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis IDEMixed Signal OscilloscopesFunction Generators
Certifications & Qualifications
Active U.S. Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship
Industry Keywords
Space Domain AwarenessElectro-Mechanical SystemsCommunication InterfacesOptics SystemsEmbedded System Requirements
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesJavaRTOSC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support firmware and software research and development projects
- Develop firmware and software architecture specifications in a team environment
- Research algorithms and implementation approaches
- Design and validate firmware components
- Integrate and synthesize firmware for target platforms
- Develop and maintain software code
- Integrate software into fully functional software systems
- Troubleshoot firmware and software issues
- Assist with test procedures and document test results to verify embedded system requirements
- Support the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division’s Space Domain Awareness R&D mission
- Develop, optimize, and maintain embedded electro-mechanical pointing and tracking control systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance required; U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance or equivalent after starting
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or directly related non-U.S. equivalent qualifications
- 2+ years of experience with System on Chip (SoC) hardware/software
- 2+ years of C++ software development in a Windows operating system environment
- 2+ years of experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
- Employer will not sponsor employment visa status
- Successful completion of the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process
- Mid-level role: 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Lead role: 9+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis IDE
- Experience designing deterministic real-time software using FreeRTOS
- Proficiency in multitasking, synchronization primitives, queue management, hardware interrupt handling, and FPGA DMA memory interfaces
- Experience with FPGA processor or memory interconnects
- Experience integrating hardware and software components into a functional system
- Experience with MATLAB or Mathematica for performance analysis
- Experience with HDL and VHDL or Java
- Experience with DDR, QSPI, UART, RS-422, RS-485, and Ethernet communication interfaces
- Experience developing code for sensor acquisition and processing
- Experience developing code for servo control applications
- Experience with mixed signal oscilloscopes and function generators
- Experience with telescopes and electro-optics systems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Contributions directly impact Space Domain Awareness capabilities
- Opportunity to work with world-class telescopes and advanced optical systems
- Ownership of architecture, development, and long-term health of a key application
- Supportive team of experts in various fields
- Professional development, learning, and advancement opportunities
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Employee drug testing program where criteria are met