Embedded Systems Engineer — Drone & DoD Tech

SURVICE Engineering; Churchville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive insurance options

Paid time off

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A defense engineering firm is seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer in Churchville, MD. The role involves designing and prototyping software for drone applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience in C/C++, Java, or Python. Offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with functional Object-Oriented programming and design.
• Well-developed communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, conceptualize, design, and prototype new systems.
• Research and validate new technologies for product development.
• Analyze and implement solutions for technical design challenges.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Python

Object-Oriented Programming

Effective Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Innovative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Git

Linux Scripting

Robot Operating System (ROS)

Job description

Join Us in Making a Difference in the Lives of Those Defending Our Nation!

Why SURVICE?

Come join the SURVICE Engineering mission to protect, enhance, and enable those who defend the United States. Since 1981, we have supported the DoD community, as well as Homeland Security, advanced technologies, environmental, and commercial markets. Our employees have backgrounds in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, acquisition, technical writing, training, and other technical and administrative fields. And many of our personnel have DoD and/or operational military experience. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a leading organization, come see what we can offer you!

Position

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

• Location: Churchville, MD
• Security Clearance: Active Clearance or Eligible to Obtain - U.S. citizenship required
• Salary: $135,000 - $160,000 Depending on Experience and Education
• Travel: 10%
• Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement.
  
  

Position Summary

SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Embedded Systems Software Engineer to support growing project interest from sponsors in our sector. The Chesapeake Research Operation focuses on research & development (R&D) and building custom software applications. Software development at this location primarily focuses on drone control applications, though other development opportunities are also available. You will accelerate your career and become an integral team member within the defense community.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, conceptualize, design and prototype new systems and software architectures
• Research new technologies and software libraries that may be applicable to our product roadmap and vision
• Support proposal development
• Analyze and implement solutions for technical design challenges
• Validate software and system performance through experimentation and refactor
  
  

Minimum Qualifications Of Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply.

• Experience developing using C/C++, Java, or Python (at least 5 years of experience)
• Experience with functional Object-Oriented programming and design (at least 5 years of experience)
• Developing custom applications using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Odroid, Beaglebone, or other embedded systems
• Well-developed communication skills: verbal, written, and presentation
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to explore new and innovative processes, ideas, and techniques
• Independent, with minimal supervision
• Team player with a winning positive attitude
  
  

Bonus Skills

• Design, analysis, and testing of products and systems
• Git or other version control systems
• Extra points for knowledge of GitLab CI/CD pipeline management
• Converting structures to/from Binary data
• Network communications
• Linux or Windows scripting
• Robot Operating System (ROS)
• Multi-threaded programming
• Encryption and OPSEC (ECDSA signatures)
• Iridium communications (Short Data Burst, RUDICS, etc.)
• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Neural Networks, or computer vision
  
  

About Us

SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. They have also contributed their expertise to other vital national defense programs and technologies that involve survivability, cybersecurity, information technology/management, software engineering, unmanned aerial systems (UASs), and metrology/reverse engineering.

SURVICE Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor