Embedded Software Engineer - RF & ARM Systems

TSC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

401k plan

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Co-Sponsored health plan

Paid leave

Job summary

TSC’s Product Solutions (PS) organization in Huntsville, AL seeks a Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software for RF sensor products and systems. The role emphasizes ARM-based processing, C/C++, and Python development, with collaboration across hardware and FPGA engineers.

You will implement real-time controls and communications, perform debugging with JTAG and oscilloscopes, and participate in HWIL testing to verify software functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, or a related field.
• 3-10 years of experience in embedded software development
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and Python/MATLAB.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures and peripherals.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for ARM-based processors using the C and C++ programming languages.
• Design, develop, and maintain system test applications using the C, C++, and Python programming languages.
• Implement real-time controls, signal processing algorithms, and inter/intra-process communications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and FPGA engineers, to define software requirements and system architecture.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, utilizing lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, GDB) as necessary.
• Conduct integration and system testing to ensure software quality and performance.
• Work with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing to validate embedded software functionality.
• Document software designs, development processes, and test plans and results.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

JTAG debugging

UART SPI I2C CAN Ethernet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

GDB

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

TSC’s Product Solutions (PS) organization in Huntsville, AL seeks a Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test embedded software for RF sensor products and systems. The role emphasizes ARM-based processing, C/C++, and Python development, with collaboration across hardware and FPGA engineers.

You will implement real-time controls and communications, perform debugging with JTAG and oscilloscopes, and participate in HWIL testing to verify software functionality.