Software Engineer

WGS Systems, LLC; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

WGS Systems, LLC in Frederick, Maryland, seeks a Software Engineer skilled in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and embedded Linux.

Responsibilities include developing device drivers, system modeling, and designing APIs. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and significant experience in embedded software development. Remote work is permissible, requiring occasional travel to testing locations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of applicable experience or 3 years with a master's in embedded software development.
• Experience in project task planning and effective communication skills.
• Candidate must be a US citizen and obtain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop device drivers and board support packages for custom processing hardware.
• Perform system modeling of throughput, processor load, and memory utilization.
• Design and develop APIs for higher level software integration.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Real-time operating systems

Embedded Linux

Object-oriented programming

Education

BSCS or equivalent degree

MS engineering degree

Tools

Yocto

OpenWRT

TI-RTOS

FreeRTOS

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

WGS Systems, LLC, is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated Software Engineer with a background in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and embedded Linux for United States government and international customers.

Responsibilities

• System software requirements definition, coordination and compliance, including functional, interface, and communications specifications
• Development of device drivers and board support packages for custom processing hardware
• Board bring-up and testing on first time custom processing hardware
• Design and develop flexible and powerful APIs to support higher level software system integration
• Perform system modeling of throughput, processor load, and memory utilization
• Software development in C/C++ with strong understanding in object-oriented programming
• Create, configure, and maintain embedded Linux systems using both prebuilt Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Arch) and custom built and configured OS (Yocto, OpenWRT)
• Have experience with Realtime Operating Systems such as TI-RTOS, FreeRTOS, or others
• Develop test plans and system compliance and acceptance programs for all developed software programs and systems

Qualifications

• BSCS or equivalent degree with at least 4 years of applicable experience or MS engineering degree with 3 years of applicable embedded software development experience
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and drive the system design from concept to deployment
• Experience in project task planning and possess effective communication, report writing, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of professional software engineering and best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Embedded architecture and design patterns
• Experience in object-oriented design and program
• Experience in development of embedded software using Linux, MS Windows, VX Works, or equivalent operating systems
• Basic system administration of computers and computer networks
• Candidate must be a United States citizen and will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience configuring Linux build systems such as Yocto, QSDK, or OpenWRT
• Experience with embedded real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS (SYS/BIOS)
• Some experience with web application frameworks and javascript / TypeScript
• Understanding of C/C++ memory management and POSIX standards

Work Environment

• Remote work is permitted although some work could be in aircraft hangars and on-board aircraft
• Testing may require the candidate to fly on government owned and operated aircraft
• A majority of the work will be performed in Frederick, Maryland, with work in other locations in the greater Baltimore, Maryland/Washington, D.C. as required
• Occasional travel will be required

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