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Senior Software Developer – Real-Time / Embedded Systems

 


Job
Summary

This challenging position offers an experienced Software Engineer an opportunity to make major contributions to our GPS Receiver product-line development efforts, performing real-time code development and systems integration on Linux and Windows systems.  We are looking for an innovative software developer with strong hardware and firmware integration skills who can figure out “how to make it work”.

This individual will work as a member of the software technical staff on various projects related to our GPS and DSP products.  This position requires an experienced self-starter who is able to jump in and hit the ground running and is equally able to work effectively on a team and perform individually.  This engineer will work independently with high level direction and minimal day to day supervision

 

Job Description

The essential functions for this position:

  • This individual will be hands-on and will develop detailed software requirements, specifications and software test plans based on project/product specifications and control system requirements.
  • This individual will design, code and test new software as well as modify existing software with minimal supervision.
  • This engineer will generate and integrate software with hardware, 3rd party interface cards, and firmware developed by other team members, to make working systems, and will perform software testing.
  • This individual may develop low level software drivers to integrate hardware.
  • This engineer may serve as the technical lead on a project and direct the software engineering and development tasks of three to five other engineers on the development team.  On other projects, this engineer will serve as a contributing member.
  • The individual will participate in writing software documentation, technical reports, developing software cost and schedule estimates, and authoring software development plans

 

Requirements

The following are requirements for consideration:

  • Highly developed (10+ yrs of experience) designing, implementing, and testing C, C++ and/or C# Software.
  • Strong problem solving and software debugging skills.
  • The applicant worked on a project which demonstrates the applicants ability to successfully integrate hardware, software and firmware into an operational system
  • Experience working with real-time Windows and Linux OSs such as RTLinux Pro*, RTX for Windows*, VxWorks, LynxOS, or QNX. (* preferred)
  • Experience using Object-Oriented Architecture/Design (OOA/OOD)
  • Experience as a software manager or technical team lead.

 

The following are desirable for consideration:

  • Moderate to high competency in Java is desirable, and familiarity with OSGi a big plus!
  • Industry experience in GPS, DSP, or DoD space navigation programs is highly desirable
  • Experience in generating or integrating computer security/encryption is highly desirable.
  • Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) highly desired
  • PCI Bus driver experience a plus!
  • Strong organizational/planning/multi-tasking skills required.
  • Working knowledge of Java Real Time Specification is highly desired.
  • Experience with Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) and Software Communications Architecture (SCA)
  • Knowledge of SEI CMM/CMMI
  • ACE Orb (TAO), or CORBA

 

 

Citizenship, Education, and Security Clearance

  • U.S. citizenship is required. An active Secret or Top Secret Clearance is a plus. At a minimum, must be security clearance eligible
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information 
  • BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

 

NAVSYS offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, life and STD/LTD disability insurance, a 401K retirement plan, vacation and holiday leave, an educational assistance program, and employee stock ownership.  

 


For consideration...

Please send your resume and cover letter describing your relevant experience and skills along with a salary history in MS Word format to:  careers@navsys.com

All inquiries and materials will be kept in strictest confidence.
Please, no walk-in applicants.
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