Embedded Software Engineer

TXT GROUP; Pomezia; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private health insurance

Meal vouchers

Employee discounts

Continuous training

Permanent contract

Descrizione del lavoro

TXT Group is seeking a Middle-Level Embedded DSP Engineer to work on defense-grade software for porting, integrating, and validating a DSP-FPGA communication infrastructure. You will analyze legacy code, port it to the TI TMS320C6657 and enable PCIe-based communication with FPGA, while debugging with CCS and JTAG.

The role emphasizes porting tasks, embedded driver adaptation, and thorough verification of the DSP-FPGA channel, with a focus on real-time interrupt-driven data reception and detailed

Competenze

• Embedded software development in C on DSPs or embedded processors.
• Experience with Texas Instruments DSPs, preferably C6000/Keystone family.
• Knowledge of Code Composer Studio (CCS) used for TI DSP development.

Mansioni

• Support porting of the MHAL message transport infrastructure for DSP-FPGA communication.
• Analyze and port the existing TI DSP code to the TMS320C6657 platform.
• Configure the DSP as a PCI Express Endpoint and enable FPGA communication over PCIe.
• Develop interrupt-driven (IRQ-based) message reception mechanisms.
• Adapt drivers and transport layers to the new architecture.
• Support system integration and debugging on embedded hardware.
• Produce technical documentation for software release.

Conoscenze

Embedded C

TI DSPs

Interrupt handling

Low-level drivers

PCI Express

DSP-FPGA systems

JTAG debugging

Code Composer Studio

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Strumenti

Code Composer Studio

JTAG

Descrizione del lavoro

For a project in the defense sector, TXT E-TECH is looking for a Middle-Level Embedded DSP Engineer to join a technical team working on the porting, integration, and validation of a communication infrastructure between Texas Instruments DSPs and FPGA devices. The selected candidate will contribute to the evolution of the hardware communication layer by analyzing the existing implementation, porting it to a new DSP platform, and supporting integration and debugging activities on embedded systems.Main Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

• Support the porting of the MHAL (Modem Hardware Abstraction Layer) message transport infrastructure used for communication between DSP and FPGA;


• Analyze the existing implementation running on Texas Instruments TMS320C6457 DSP;


• Analyze the current MHAL layer based on RapidIO / SRIO;


• Port the software to the Texas Instruments TMS320C6657 DSP platform;


• Configure the DSP as a PCI Express Endpoint and implement communication with the FPGA over PCIe;


• Develop interrupt-driven (IRQ-based) message reception mechanisms;


• Adapt low-level drivers and message transport mechanisms to the new architecture;


• Support functional verification of the DSP-FPGA communication channel;


• Perform embedded debugging activities using Code Composer Studio;


• Support FPGA integration activities and troubleshoot issues identified during system integration;


• Produce and maintain the technical documentation required for software release.

Required Technical Skills

The ideal candidate should have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Embedded software development in C on DSPs or embedded processors;


• Experience with Texas Instruments DSPs, preferably from the C6000 / Keystone family;


• Knowledge of Code Composer Studio, preferably CCS v5.x;


• Good understanding of interrupt handling mechanisms in embedded systems;


• Experience with low-level drivers, peripheral registers, and memory-mapped I/O;


• Knowledge of high-speed communication protocols;


• Knowledge of PCI Express, particularly from an embedded software or driver development perspective;


• Ability to analyze legacy code and port it to new hardware platforms;


• Experience working with DSP-FPGA systems;


• Experience with embedded debugging using JTAG, emulators, and Texas Instruments development tools.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience with Texas Instruments TMS320C6657;


• Experience with Texas Instruments TMS320C6457;


• Knowledge of SRIO / RapidIO;


• Experience porting applications from SRIO to PCI Express;


• Understanding of PCI Express Root Complex / Endpoint architecture;


• Experience with interrupt-driven communication between FPGA and processors;


• Knowledge of real-time embedded systems.

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a STEM discipline.

The ideal candidate is proactive, enjoys working in a team, has strong problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working on complex embedded systems.

Why Join TXT Group?

• Career opportunities within a fast-growing and evolving international company;


• Corporate benefits, including private health insurance, welfare programs, meal vouchers, and employee discounts;


• Continuous training and professional development opportunities;


• Permanent employment contract with a gross annual salary ranging from EUR 32,000 to EUR 36,000, depending on experience and qualifications;


• Employment terms and classification will be defined during the selection process in accordance with the applicable National Metalworkers' Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico).

TXT Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, in accordance with Italian Legislative Decree 198/2006, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.