Senior Embedded Software Lead for Defense Systems

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Lead Software Engineer-Embedded Computing Software to drive the design, development, and testing of embedded software for defense-grade products in Ashburn, VA. You will lead architecture decisions, resolve advanced issues, and ensure high-quality solutions aligned with customer and business needs.

Responsibilities include specifying software requirements, collaborating with systems/hardware teams, and delivering robust bootloaders, drivers, and test

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active US DoD Clearance 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 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 experience with development tools such as IDEs (Visual Studio, Eclipse-based), AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Petalinux, GCC, CMake, Yocto, and MS Office.
• Hands-on experience with Intel x86 Processors, ARM, and AMD Zynq MPSoCs.
• Knowledge of Ethernet, Infiniband, RDMA, PCIe Gen3/4, SPI, I2C, RS232/RS422
• Familiarity 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

VxWorks

Python

LabVIEW

IPMI

Bench testing

JIRA

Confluence

DOORS

GCC

Yocto

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related technical field

advanced degree preferred

Tools

Visual Studio

Eclipse-based IDEs

AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis

Petalinux

GA

CMake

Yocto

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Lead Software Engineer-Embedded Computing Software to drive the design, development, and testing of embedded software for defense-grade products in Ashburn, VA. You will lead architecture decisions, resolve advanced issues, and ensure high-quality solutions aligned with customer and business needs.

Responsibilities include specifying software requirements, collaborating with systems/hardware teams, and delivering robust bootloaders, drivers, and test