FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in hardware and software integration, firmware development, and algorithm research, with a strong focus on precision motion control systems and custom GUI development. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field and possesses an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Firmware DevelopmentHardware And Software IntegrationFPGA Embedded SystemsLabVIEW, Python, Or C/C++Performance Analysis Tools
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Firmware DevelopmentHardware And Software IntegrationFPGA Embedded SystemsLabVIEWPythonC/C++Performance Analysis ToolsSensor Acquisition And ProcessingServo Control ApplicationsOS Driver Development
Tools & Technologies
National Instruments PCIePXIeData Acquisition HardwareLightweight Linux DistributionsMixed Signal OscilloscopesFunction GeneratorsCommon Test And Evaluation Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Active U.S. Secret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship
Industry Keywords
Electromechanical SystemsPrecision Motion Control SystemsTelecommunication SystemsOpticsSpace Domain Awareness
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesLinuxPythonC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support hardware and software research and development projects
- Develop firmware and software architecture specifications in a team environment
- Research algorithms and implementation approaches
- Design and validate hardware components
- Develop and maintain software code
- Integrate software into fully functional systems
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
- Assist with test procedures and document test results to verify system requirements
- Interface custom and off-the-shelf hardware with computer platforms
- Design and implement precision motion control systems for pointing and tracking
- Develop custom GUIs on networked systems for control and telemetry
- Troubleshoot and debug complex electromechanical systems and software issues
- Support the Air Force Research Laboratory Optics Division’s Space Domain Awareness R&D mission at the Starfire Optical Range
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 non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 2+ years of experience in hardware and software integration
- 1+ years of experience working with FPGA embedded systems
- 1+ years of experience developing and documenting software and firmware in LabVIEW, Python, or C/C++
- 1+ years of experience with performance analysis tools such as MATLAB or Mathematica
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- U.S. export control compliance eligibility as a U.S. Person
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Microcontrollers, Single Board Computers (PC104), and Systems On a Chip (SOC)
- Experience integrating hardware and software components into a functional system
- Experience with National Instruments PCIe, PXIe, and Data Acquisition Hardware
- Experience with lightweight Linux distributions
- Experience with GPIO, QSPI, UART, RS-422, RS-485, and Ethernet
- Experience developing code for sensor acquisition and processing
- Experience developing code for servo control applications
- Experience with mixed signal oscilloscopes, function generators, and common test and evaluation equipment
- Experience with telescopes and electro-optics systems
- Experience with OS driver development
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility
- Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates