HSM Embedded Software Engineering

Aversan Inc; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced HSM Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop cutting-edge firmware for security modules. Candidates should have strong experience in embedded software development, specifically in Linux environments and proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python. This full-time role offers a hybrid work schedule with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Solid work experience in embedded software development in Linux/U-Boot.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, and Linux shell scripting.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, etc.
• Good understanding of multi-threading and inter-process communication.
• Ability to design complex systems and write functional and design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and document the Firmware containerized microservices.
• Work closely with hardware and software engineering teams.
• Participate in requirements analysis, design discussions, planning sessions.

Skills

Embedded Software Development

C/C++

Python

Linux shell scripting

Hardware Bring-Up

Multi-threading

System Design

ARM SoCs

Docker

REST/gRPC

Tools

Yocto

Gitlab

Job description

HSM Embedded Software Engineer (Hardware Security Module)

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com)is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defense, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified HSM Embedded Software Engineer HSM (Hardware Security Module) to work on leading-edge technology products. The successful candidate for this full-time position will be a part of a highly motivated and highly technical work environment that feeds off the collective energy of a team-oriented workplace.

Location:Ottawa, ON
Schedule: Hybrid; 2 days remote
Travel: Occasional domestic.


Description
Design, implement, test, and document parts of the Firmware containerized microservices running in an embedded Linux based system ARM-based platform and to the development of the manufacturing Yocto based image to help factory operators to perform HW testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and document other components of the HSM (Hardware Security Module) embedded software according to quarterly objective.
• You will join the HSM Embedded Software Development team
• You will work in a very dynamic environment and will heavily interact with the hardware and software engineering teams
• You will participate in requirements analysis, design discussions, planning sessions and effort estimates.
• You will heavily invest in documenting and testing your designs including test automation

Basic Qualifications
Skill set 1

• Embedded Software Development: Solid work experience in embedded software development in Linux/U-Boot.
• Programming Languages: Proficient in C/C++, Python, and Linux shell scripting.
• Hardware Bring-Up: Experience with new board bring-up.
• Hardware Interfaces: Experience writing software using hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, SMBus, PCI-E, NVMe, NOR Flash, DDR, EEPROM, GPIO, USB.
• Linux Kernel: Linux kernel configuration, root FS, device tree, systemd.
• Linux Kernel Modules/Drivers: Experience writing new Linux kernel modules and drivers.
• Build Systems: Experience with build systems, Yocto, and Gitlab.
• Multi-threading/IPC: Good understanding of multi-threading and inter-process communication.
• System Design: Ability to design complex systems and write functional and design specifications.
• ARM SoCs: Experience with ARM SoCs.

Skill Set 2:

• Embedded Software Development: Solid work experience in embedded software development on Linux.
• Programming Languages: Proficient in Go, Python, and Linux shell scripting. Experience with C/C++.
• Linux Kernel: Linux kernel configuration, root FS, device tree, systemd.
• System Design: Ability to design complex systems and write functional and design specifications.
• API Technologies: Experience with REST and gRPC.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker/Podman Containers.
• Gitlab: Gitlab usage, pipelines creation.

About The Client
Aversan recruits top professional talent in the industry, providing quality software, hardware and systems engineering solutions for a variety of industries and applications. Upon reviewing each candidate's information, Aversan will only contact eligible individuals for the above-mentioned positions.