Embedded Systems Developer
Sterling Heights, MI, United States
Embedded Software Developer
About the Role:
Contractor Embedded Software Developer role works on our OS/Board Support Package Team. Join a dynamic group of software engineers responsible for the design, development and support of embedded software solutions for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer.
On-site presence:
Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100%
Responsibilities of the role include:
Building and configuring VxWorks, Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
Perform Linux system programming tasks, including driver development and new hardware enablement on embedded Linux systems.
Integrate various software into build systems
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures
Manage individual priorities, deadlines, deliverables
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / What you must have Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline (Software Development emphasis).
3-5 years experience in a Software role.
Ability to troubleshoot low level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software issues
Capable of developing C and / or C++ code that can be maintained and updated over decades
Demonstrated problem solving skills, learning capabilities, and multitasking capabilities
Additional Skills desired: Experience with Linux device drivers, bootloaders, or other system programming is a strong plus
Experience with safety critical systems or real time systems is desirable
Experience with one or more build environments such as Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, or in particular Yocto
Experience with GIT, DOORs, Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence, gdb, or QT is a plus
Familiarity with security features such as SELinux, verified boot and trusted execution environments is a plus.
The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.
Additional Information This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
Previous experience working in defense industry desired but not required.
Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required
Able to travel to support offsite loads and testing when needed.