Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Santa Clarita (CA); Remoto; USD 109.000 - 145.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer for the Defense Solutions Group in a remote-capable role in the US. You will lead design, development, and testing of embedded software for defense-grade products, guiding architecture decisions and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate has extensive C/C++ expertise, strong RTOS knowledge, and hands-on experience with Linux device drivers, bootloaders, and cross-functional collaboration.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive software development experience with subsystems ownership.
• 5+ years in software project lead roles.
• Strong background in real-time embedded software and architecture decisions.
• Experience with Linux and RTOS device drivers, scripting, and Python.

Mansioni

• Translate product plans into software specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with systems and hardware teams to craft sustainable solutions.
• Design, develop, test embedded computing software for embedded systems.
• Implement bootloaders, device drivers, and test software.
• Diagnose advanced defects and propose software changes.
• Support documentation and user manuals.

Conoscenze

C/C++

Embedded software

Real-time systems

Linux

Python

Hardware debugging

DO-178C

GCC

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/SE

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Vivado

Petalinux

Yocto

GCC

JTAG emulators

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Defense Solutions

Curtiss Wright is seeking an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our Defense Solutions Group.

As our Lead Software Engineer-Embedded Computing Software, you will oversee and perform the design, development, enhancement, and testing of complex software for embedded processing products used in US DoD and other secure applications. The Lead Software Development engineer also serves as a technical expert who drives architecture decisions, resolves advanced software issues, and ensures high-quality solutions that are aligned with product, customer, and business needs.

Location: New Hamshire, USA (Remote)

Salary Information: $ 108,900.00 - $145,200.00 per year plus bonus

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Virginia. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

• Paid Time Off


• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing


• Health and Wellness Benefits


• Learning and Development Opportunities


• Referral Program


• Competitive Pay


• Recognition


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Participate in discussions and analyze marketing and product line managers’ product plans and requirements and generate the software specifications and requirements for new products and enhancements to current products. Assist in Bids and Proposals (B&P) efforts, including generating engineering labor and material estimates based on requirements and defined scope of effort.


• Collaborate with systems engineering and hardware development teams, and work with technical staff to create sustainable solutions and develop resolutions for software and/or hardware problems.


• Plan, design, develop, and test new embedded computing software or complex enhancements to existing software for embedded systems based on specifications, and in compliance to industrial, military, and aerospace standards.


• Implement and integrate, or debug embedded software including bootloaders (BIOS, SlimBootLoader and U-Boot), device drivers (Linux and VxWorks), customized applications and embedded test software, and product simulation and production test software.


• Diagnose and resolve advanced software defects by collaborating with cross-functional technical staff and applying expert-level analytical and troubleshooting skills


• Evaluate and respond to customer-reported issues, recommending and implementing software modifications or enhancements to improve functionality and user experience


• Assist in the development of software design and test documentation, and user manuals.

What You Bring

• U.S. citizenship required.


• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.


• 8–12+ years of progressive software development experience, including ownership of complex applications or subsystems. 5+ years’ experience developing software systems and 4+ years software project lead experience


• Competencies in computer architecture, development of real-time embedded software, and engineering process discipline.


• Hands-on and demonstrable experience with software development using C/C++, Linux (Red Hat, LynxOS, WindRiver), VxWorks (7.x), Linux and VxWorks device drivers, Scripting(bash/csh), high-level application software, Python, LabVIEW and IPMI.


• Hands-on and demonstrable experience with development tools such as IDEs (Visual Studio, Eclipse-based), AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Petalinux, GCC, CMake, Yocto, and MS Office.


• Hands-on and demonstrable experience with with Intel x86 Processors, ARM, and AMD Zynq MPSoCs.


• Knowledge and experience with protocol/standard, e.g., Ethernet, Infiniband, RDMA, PCIe Gen3/4, SPI, I2C, and RS232/RS422


• Hands-on and demonstrable experience with laboratory debugging equipment and tools, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and JTAG emulators


• Proficiency with requirements management (IBM Rational DOORS), source code control (git, Bitbucket), JIRA, & Confluence


• Familiarity with GreenHills Multi SW Development Suite, COSMIC SW Development Suite, ClearQuest, VectorCAST, LabVIEW


• Familiarity with virtualization concepts and LynxOS Hypervisor preferred


• Full software lifecycle development experience in accordance with DO-178C and CMMI


• Fundamental understanding of software regression testing/verification


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Proven ability to interface with customers, resolve escalated technical issues, and translate feedback into actionable improvements.


• Familiarity with industry guidelines and standards for engineering processes

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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