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Core Competencies
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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.
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Hardware And Software IntegrationFirmware Development In LabVIEW, Python, Or C/C++FPGA Embedded Systems ExperiencePerformance Analysis Using MATLAB Or MathematicaActive U.S. Secret Security Clearance
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Hard Skills
Firmware DevelopmentSoftware Architecture SpecificationsAlgorithm ResearchHardware Design And ValidationSoftware Code MaintenanceMotion-Control System DesignCustom GUI DevelopmentTroubleshooting Electromechanical SystemsTest Procedure DocumentationIntegration Of Hardware And Software
Soft Skills
Team CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptability To Variable Shifts
Tools & Technologies
LabVIEWPythonC/C++MATLABMathematicaNational Instruments PCIePXIeLightweight Linux DistributionsMixed-Signal OscilloscopesFunction Generators
Certifications & Qualifications
Active U.S. Secret Security ClearanceAbility To Obtain U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Electromechanical SystemsSpace Domain AwarenessSensor Acquisition And ProcessingServo Control ApplicationsTelecommunicationsData Acquisition HardwareGPIOQSPIUARTRS-422
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 various 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 directly related non-US equivalent qualifications
- 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 using MATLAB or Mathematica
- Willingness to work variable shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends
- Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process
- U.S. Person required for U.S. export control compliance
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Preferred: 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience for Mid-Level (Level 3)
- Preferred: Active U.S. Top Secret clearance
- Preferred: Experience with microcontrollers, Single Board Computers (PC104), and Systems on a Chip (SoC)
- Preferred: Experience integrating hardware and software components into functional systems
- Preferred: Experience with National Instruments PCIe, PXIe, and data acquisition hardware
- Preferred: Experience with lightweight Linux distributions
- Preferred: Experience with GPIO, QSPI, UART, RS-422, RS-485, and Ethernet
- Preferred: Experience with sensor acquisition and processing
- Preferred: Experience with servo control applications
- Preferred: Experience with mixed-signal oscilloscopes, function generators, and test and evaluation equipment
- Preferred: Experience with telescopes and electro-optical systems
- Preferred: Experience with OS driver development
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base pay
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid time away from work
- Unpaid time away from work
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility
- Basic relocation for eligible internal candidates