Embedded Software Engineer 3

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, California. This role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing software primarily focused on Link-16 and Tactical Datalink systems.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related fields and five years of experience or equivalent advanced degree with relevant experience. You will work closely with a team in an Agile environment and must be able to obtain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience or a Master's degree with 3 years experience.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in embedded systems.
• Proficient with lab equipment related to Tactical Datalink radios.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test software for embedded systems.
• Support the Software and Digital Technologies department.
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve design and programming issues.

Skills

C/C++

Object Oriented programming

Agile development process

Link-16 waveform testing

Embedded real-time systems

Static Analysis

Unit Testing

Firmware integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Software Defined Radios

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Embedded Software Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Proficient in C/C++.
• Proficient in Object Oriented programming.
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications.
• Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing.
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process.
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting Link16 waveform in an embedded software environment.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios/terminals.
• Familiarity with Link 16/TACAN Waveform Standard Documents.
• Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA).
• Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA).
• Experience with Software Defined Radios.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.

Position Responsibilities

Looking for a Link 16 Engineer Embedded Software 3 to support our Software and Digital Technologies department. As a member of the Software and Digital Technologies department, you'll get to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.

In this role you will you'll get to design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on Link-16 and Tactical Datalink software code bases. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real-time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience with the Avionics Operating System.
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL).
• Experience with Yocto/Petalinux.
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries.
• Experience with Rust.
• Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado).
• Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
• Familiarity with assembly language.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals.
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase).
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016.
• Current active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
• Current active SAP clearance.
• Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s).

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree is required. School must be accredited.

Work Hours

9/80A workweek. This position will serve on-site at the Rancho Carmel Site in San Diego, CA.

Additional

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.