Embedded Software Specialist/Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada seeks an embedded software engineer to develop and maintain real-time software for LAV vehicle systems.

You will code in C/C++, contribute to design and testing, and work across Agile/Waterfall processes in a structured environment. Collaboration with design and systems engineers is required, with emphasis on documentation and release notes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Proven expertise in C/C++
• Experience with UML design/model driven development
• Experience with serial protocols for communication and logging
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Knowledge of vehicle communication networks (SAE J1939, TCP/IP, UDP)
• Ability to participate in concept/UI/feature development
• Aptitude for hardware selection and SDLC experience
• Experience with build automation, IDEs (Visual Studio/Eclipse) and version control
• Willingness to travel (5% Canada, 5% US & International) and hold/obtain passport

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for LAV products using C/C++
• Follow software processes: peer reviews, requirements, tests, CM
• Work in Agile and Waterfall frameworks
• Collaborate with design and systems engineers
• Evaluate hardware impact on software and request changes
• Write, test, and maintain automotive software
• Create design specs, user manuals, release notes
• Document code and development processes for compliance
• Participate in code reviews and process improvements
• Provide troubleshooting support for software issues
• Support software activities in varied environments (office, SIL, on-vehicle)
• Share IRAD ideas with Advanced Products & Technology
• Refer to ED&T Responsibility Matrix for GCF levels

Skills

C/C++

UML

Model-driven development

Serial protocols

Testing & debugging

Vehicle networks

Build automation

Git & Bitbucket

MS Office

Education

University Degree/College Diploma in CS/EE/related

Tools

Visual Studio

Eclipse

CodeWarrior

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

The embedded software team creates and produces software operating on embedded hardware within the vehicle envelope. They design, develop, and maintain software for real-time embedded vehicle applications such as power distribution, sensor subsystems, and automotive software control systems.

Key Job Elements

• Develop embedded software for use on Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) products using C and C++.
• Follow established organization software processes and plans for developing software e.g. peer reviews, software requirements specification, test procedures/results, software configuration management, etc.
• Work within both Agile and Waterfall software development frameworks.
• Work with design engineers and system engineers as needed to develop software.
• Evaluate impact of hardware on software performance, and recommend changes to hardware designers, if required.
• Write, test, and maintain code for automotive software applications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and release notes.
• Document code and development processes for future reference and compliance.
• Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and process improvements, offering suggestions and constructive feedback to others.
• Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance for software related issues, analyzing and resolving customer reported problems.
• Support software activities in a variety of environments (e.g. Office, System Integration Lab (SIL), on-vehicle, and external test sites).
• Share new IRAD ideas with the Advanced Products & Technology team, and support project execution as requested.
• For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see~ Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering or in a related field
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++
• Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) design and/or model driven development
• Experience with serial protocols for communication and logging
• Testing and debugging skills
• Knowledge of vehicle communication network protocols (SAE J1939, TCP/IP, UDP)
• Ability to participate in concept, UI, and feature development
• Aptitude in hardware selection
• Architecture, design, implementation, and deployment
• Full SDLC experience
• Two or more of Microsoft Visual Studio, Code Warrior, Eclipse, etc
• Build Automation
• Git and Bitbucket
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng
• Control theory / Mechatronics
• Good experience in Linux
• Real-time systems
• Vehicle systems
• Safety Critical Systems – (i.e. ISO 26262/MISRA)
• Agile, V-Model, Atlassian Suite

Working Conditions~

Physical Conditions and Hazards~

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

1) Physical Environment~ Office

Physical Demands Description~

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use~

Computer

Phone

Medical Surveillance

May include~ Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment~

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)