Principal Embedded Software Engineer Curtiss-Wright · Ashburn, VA

QuickCruit, Inc.; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match and profit

Health and wellness benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Referral program

Competitive pay

Employee stock purchase plan

Inclusive & supportive culture

Job summary

QuickCruit, Inc. in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer onsite to design and implement embedded software for DSP boards, including BSPs, device drivers and BIOS/U-Boot.

You will apply standard development processes, develop test software, and work with cross-functional teams to diagnose complex defects. The role requires self-direction and a focus on delivering robust, aerospace-grade embedded solutions.

Qualifications

• Embedded software experience for DSP-based boards.
• Familiarity with industrial, military, and aerospace standards preferred.
• Experience with bootloaders and device drivers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, and test embedded computing software per specifications.
• Apply established development processes and help improve them.
• Develop test software and procedures.
• Implement and integrate bootloaders and device drivers for Linux and VxWorks.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced software defects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Embedded software development

Linux device drivers

VxWorks

Bootloaders (BIOS/U-Boot)

BSPs

Linux

Tools

SlimBootLoader

U-Boot

Job description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Onsite positionDo you have a passion to invent, design and implement embedded software along with a curiosity and desire to learn. Your job will be to create or modify Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, power-on firmware (BIOS/U-Boot), built-in test and design verification test software for Digital Signal Processing computer boards (DSPs). This is your opportunity to be innovative, flexible, self-directed and to bring your software engineering skills to our dynamically growing organization.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 PeoplePaid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture \\*### Your Challenge* 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.* Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement.* Analyze requirements and develop design alternatives.* Develop test software and procedures.* 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.