Embedded Software Engineer

vigilant; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k Matching

Job summary

Vigilant Engineering, Inc. is seeking a mid-to-senior embedded firmware engineer to design and implement software for custom embedded platforms, including drivers, bootloaders, and BSPs.

You will collaborate across hardware and software teams to ensure a robust system from concept to production. Candidates should have a BS in CS/EE, 7+ years of experience in firmware/embedded software, and strong skills in C/C++, Zephyr, embedded Linux, and Python scripting.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 7+ years professional experience as a Firmware Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer developing production software.
• Strong proficiency across multiple embedded development languages, including C/C++, Zephyr, embedded Linux and Windows OS and scripting languages such as Python, microPython.

Responsibilities

• Develop/modify BSP code including bootloaders, device drivers, kernel and device tree support.
• Authoring design documents and software/firmware test plans.
• Implement prototype software on prototype hardware with production intent.
• Perform embedded software bring-up on prototype hardware.
• Track test progress, bugs, and fixes and produce regular progress reports.
• Design, implement, debug, and characterize embedded systems with end-to-end ownership of software system design.

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

GCC

Keil

IAR

CCS

Job description

**US Citizens or Green Card holders only**

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop/modify BSP code: this can include bootloaders, device drivers, kernel and device tree support
• Practice proper software version control and documentation practices
• Authoring design documents and software/firmware test plans
• Implement prototype software on prototype hardware with production intent
• Perform embedded software bring-up on prototype hardware
• Interact with internal and external customers with professionalism
• Performs analyses to optimize total system architecture for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, regulatory, and certification
• Design and implement software for execution on custom embedded platforms, including drivers and board support packages and participate in system architecture design, including RTOS and processor, microcontroller, and peripheral selection decisions
• Collaborate closely and drive the resolution of technical issues by working with cross-functional teams such as industrial design, mechanical, electrical, systems architecture, product design, NPI, and supply chain
• Participate and lead collaborative design reviews of HW+SW designs to ensure the system functions as designed prior to prototype fabrication
• Perform lab measurements and testing as needed to validate the HW+SW system design and resolve any issues
• Track test progress, bugs, and fixes and produce regular written and verbal progress reports
• Design, implement, debug, and characterize embedded systems with end-to-end ownership of software system design from concept to production
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 7+ years professional experience as a Firmware Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer developing production software.
• Strong proficiency across multiple embedded development languages, including C/C++, Zephyr, embedded Linux and Windows OS and assorted scripting languages such as Python, microPython
• Expertise with common embedded tool chains (e.g. GCC, Keil, IAR, CCS) and version control systems (e.g. Git, etc)
• Able to read and understand digital system schematics along with peripheral and processor datasheets in order to develop drivers and hardware specific features.
• Working knowledge of I2C, SPI and UART serial communications
• Experienced with low latency and high data throughput architectures
• Experience in developing, modifying, and debugging drivers, bootloaders, or board support packages (BSPs).
• Strong electronics knowledge with the ability to debug digital subsystems using electronic test equipment such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with interpreting datasheets and developing device drivers for sensors and ICs
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and associated vendor SDKs
• Experience with ARM-CortexM and ARM-CortexA based processors, GNU toolchains/IDEs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comprehensive understanding of the product development, validation, and support life cycle for a complex vertical product
• Ability to meet vigilant.engineering, customer and/or government security screening and background check requirements are required for this role.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in CS, CE, EE or related
• As our firm often design and consult for partners who develop regulated devices, we look for engineers with experience designing under aerospace engineering and quality standards such as AS 91xx, SAE, ISO or other highly-regulated environments is also helpful.
• Experience with software development targeted for embedded software systems
• Familiarity with multi-processor systems and communications
• Experience managing a product from early design all the way through being shipped and supported to a real world customer
• Knowledge of Linux kernel internals (scheduling, memory management, IPC, file systems, etc), as well as the ‘systemd’ suite
• Knowledge of networking and associated network protocols
• Creating unit tests and user-interfaces for hardware bring-up
• Understanding schematics, experience with logic analyzers, JTAG, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers
• Familiarity with Cmake
• Software Security experience: authentication/encryption, hardware accelerators, security fundamentals
• Bare metal and Embedded RTOS application architecture
• Demonstrated experience bringing new products to market
• Experience running signal integrity simulations
  

Veterans and Reservists Encouraged to Apply. We value the leadership, technical expertise, mission focus, and problem-solving skills developed through military service. As a defense-focused engineering firm, we actively encourage applications from veterans, transitioning service members, National Guard members, and military reservists. We are committed to supporting employees who continue to serve and recognize the unique contributions they bring to our team and our customers' missions.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life and AD&D Insurance, 401k (with 100% match for the first 1% of employee elective deferrals and 50% match on the next 5% of deferrals, 0% match above 6%), EAP, PTO (accrues at 2.3 hours for every 40 hours worked), and 10 Paid Holidays.

Vigilant Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Seniority Level

Mid - Senior

Engineering Services, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Skills

Embedded Linux, Git, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), C++, Microcontrollers, Firmware, Bootloader, Embedded Software, Software Development, Embedded Systems

$150,000 - $185,000