Senior Embedded Software Engineer with Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

André; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Andr Global Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded Software Engineer to guide the next generation of mission-critical national security systems.

The candidate should have a strong background in modern computer architecture and low-level embedded software development. Key duties include developing drivers and BSPs, debugging hardware-software boundary issues, and contributing to all phases of the software life cycle with a focus on reliability and security.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• BS or MS in computer engineering, electrical engineering, CS or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years developing and debugging drivers, BSPs, bootloaders or low-level embedded software.
• Experience in C/C++, assembly and/or Rust for embedded systems.
• Experience developing embedded Linux systems.
• Willingness to be onsite 100% with 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develop device drivers and board support packages for custom embedded systems.
• Diagnose and debug complex hardware–software boundary issues.
• Develop software to test manufactured circuit boards and diagnose issues.
• Participate in peer reviews; identify, track and repair defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design hardware–software interfaces.
• Support all phases of the software life cycle, including requirements, design, implementation and testing.
• Investigate root causes of complex issues and implement solutions.
• Create software test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.

Skills

embedded software

C/C++

Rust

embedded Linux

driver development

BSP development

communication skills

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CS or related field

Job description

Andr Global Inc. is a global provider of information technology services. Since 2002, we have helped our clients in the APAC region achieve their business goals by leveraging the power of technology. In 2016, we entered the AMERICAS to re-create similar success here as well. Headquartered in New York City, we are now serving our global clients.

We strive to deliver customer satisfaction through our service quality to all our clients!

Our global and diverse team helps our customers achieve their project goals at a faster pace with high affordability but without any compromise on quality. We take pride in providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers starting from startups, small businesses to Fortune 500.

With more than a decade of experience servicing customers across geographies, we have stationed ourselves at a unique position in the global market. Our ability to assemble the best workforce in record time has been a great asset to our clients.

We are seeking an experienced embedded Software Engineer to guide the next generation of mission-critical national security systems. The candidate should have a strong background in modern computer architecture, hardware bring-up and debugging, development of low-level embedded system-software including custom drivers, board support packages, and bootloader.

Essential Functions

• Develop device drivers and board support packages for custom embedded systems
• Diagnosis and debugging of complex hardware-software boundary issues
• Develop software to test manufactured circuit boards and diagnose manufacturing or design issues
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance, and design of the overall system
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
• Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's or Master s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• At least 8+ years experience in software development
• At least 5+ years of experience developing and debugging drivers, BSPs, bootloaders, bare-metal applications, or other low-level development in embedded systems
• Experience with development of embedded systems in C\C++, assembly, and\or Rust
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience developing embedded Linux systems
• Willingness to be onsite 100% of time with an every other Friday off schedule (9/80)

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proven experience developing device drivers and board support packages for modern RTOSs (Integrity, VxWorks, Zepher, seL4, Yocto)
• Proven experience with hardware bring-up on prototype or first-run hardware
• Deep understanding of modern SoC architectures, their boot processes, and security/safety capabilities
• Proven experience interfacing with hardware peripherals including custom logic in FPGA fabric
• Experience building and customizing Yocto/OE or buildroot based Linux distributions, in particular a deep knowledge of BitBake, device trees, and the Linux Kernel
• Experience with bare-metal and kernel-space software development
• Strong understanding of standard interface protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, AXI, PCI/PCIe
• Experience developing safety or security critical systems, including DO-178 and ASIL-D
• Experience with Xilinx, Microchip, and other SoC s with programmable fabric
• Experience with bare-metal Rust development

Skills and Certifications

[note: bold skills and certification are required]

• embedded software background

Screening Questions

• Do you have an active secret clearance or higher?