Software Engineer I

Twenty-Six Defense; De Leon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Perks at work

On-site wellness clinic

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime seeks a Software Engineer I to design and develop software for real-time embedded systems. You will work on projects independently, resolve software issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to optimize equipment utilization.

The role involves coding in C, C++, Python, and LabVIEW, developing test modules, and creating build scripts. Travel may be required; US citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1 year of software development experience.
• Experience with MATLAB is preferred.
• Experience in embedded C/C++ coding is required.
• Familiarity with reading schematics and electronics designs is a plus.
• Knowledge of low-level peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, DMA, interrupts).
• Experience with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Micrium uC-OS or equivalent).
• Optional: Electrical/electronic design experience (schematic capture and board layout).

Responsibilities

• Develop software modules in C for real-time embedded systems.
• Create test software modules using C, C++, Python, and/or LabVIEW.
• Develop build automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Windows batch files.
• Participate in software, electronics, and system design reviews.
• Test software with lab instrumentation and file bug reports for defects.
• Support other software engineers in the development process.
• Generate design documentation and test reports.
• May provide training or direction to technicians.

Skills

C programming

C++

Python

MATLAB

Embedded systems

Debugging

Drivers development

Hardware interfaces

Education

B.S. in CS/EE or related field

1 year software development experience

Tools

LabVIEW

JTAG

Bash

Windows batch files

Job description

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime, a Twenty-Six Defense company, is a world leader in the design, development, testing and production of complex electromechanical systems and sensors, including Sparton sonobuoys. The company delivers a variety of sensing and advanced analytics capabilities that enable our nation to dominate the maritime domain.

Job Summary

The Software Engineer I designs and develops software applications. The SEI is capable of working on a project independently and resolving all software problems that come up. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Work with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment, machinery and resources. May direct work for other software engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Use Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
• Develop software modules using the C programming language for real time embedded systems.
• Develop test software modules using C, C++, Python, and/or Labview programming language.
• Develop build automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Windows batch files.
• Prepare and participate in software, electronics and system design reviews.
• Test software using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and signal generators. File bug reports for defects noticed during testing.
• Correct software bugs and resolve software bug reports.
• Support other software engineers in the software development process.
• Participate in product software failure analysis activities and compile test and failure analysis reports.
• Generate software design documentation and report data from tests.
• Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
• May provide training and/or direction to technicians.
• May provide input to bid and proposal activities.
• May provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors
• May require participation in product field tests requiring travel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licenses And Certifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 1 years of experience in software development.
• Experience using MATLAB.
• Understanding how to read schematics and electronics designs is a plus.
• Experience in software coding for embedded systems in C or C++.
• Experience with microprocessor components and peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, DMA, interrupts, clock configuration, etc.). Also known as “Low Level” or “Bare metal”.
• Experience with peripherals, such as Audio ADCs, DACs and CODECs.
• Experience with FreeRTOS, Micrium uC-OS products, or equivalent
• (Optional) Electrical/Electronic design experience – schematic capture and board layout.

Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity of software tools (requirements tracking, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, programmers, JTAG, etc.
• Good working knowledge of full software development lifecycle.
• Understand concepts needed to create drivers for hardware interfaces.
• Working knowledge of data acquisition concepts, instrument control, test, measurement and implementation of control interfaces to hardware.
• Knowledge of software systems architecture for embedded real-time systems.
• Knowledge of ARM Cortex M Processor Architecture and Analog Devices Blackfin processors desirable.
• Practical skills for bench-level work, including the ability to configure test equipment to verify design.
• Ability to use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
• Ability to write technical reports and contribute to presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Must show initiative, motivation and have the ability to act independently to resolve technical issues.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance

Travel And Physical Requirements

• 10% Travel Requirement
• The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 50lbs.

Benefits Highlights

Healthcare

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
• On-site wellness clinic.

Paid Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility and family building assistance.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available based on position:
  • 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
  • 5/8s
  • 4/10s
  • 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Perks at work.
• Generous employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

These are highlights of Twenty-Six Defense benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.

Accessibility

Twenty-Six Defense Maritime is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at @26defensemartime.com

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.