Sr Embedded Linux Software Engineer

meteorcomm; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking telecommunications company as a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer, where you'll play a critical role in developing software for innovative communication systems in the railroad industry. In this dynamic position, you will work within an Agile/Scrum environment, focusing on firmware for radio communication networks and peripheral devices. Your expertise in embedded software development using C/C++ and Linux will be key to enhancing the Positive Train Control (PTC) Communication System. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a team that values collaboration and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development is required.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Linux OS and embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for radio communication networks.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum environment to support software development activities.
• Create methods to trap and analyze firmware and hardware defects.

Skills

C/C++14

Embedded Software Development

Linux OS

Agile/Scrum

Firmware Development

Communication Network Architectures

Real-time Operating Systems

Protocol Stacks (TCP/IP)

Hardware Debugging Tools

Wireless Communications Systems

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Das-U-Boot

Job description

Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Meteorcomm, a global telecommunications company that provides data communications solutions and services for the railroad industry, is looking for a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer to support our growing team based out of the Renton area.

Summary:

In this new role, you will be responsible for software development activities for the Positive Train Control (PTC) Communication System (“the communication system”). Within an Agile/Scrum development environment, design, develop, test, and maintain software for radio communication networks and the peripheral devices used in these networks. Primarily this involves firmware embedded in MCC radio products and peripherals but could also include desktop computer applications for test or production support or for customer network applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Over 5 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Ability to work as a team member within an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Well versed in all monitoring and diagnostic tools necessary for software development.
• Ability to develop embedded software using C/C++14/Linux.
• Knowledge of Linux OS/Processor running on ARM Cortex-Ax.
• Strong ability to create and apply methods to trap and analyze firmware and hardware defects.
• Familiarity with Das-U-Boot.
• Understanding of communication network architectures and their implementation in software.
• Comfortable using basic hardware debugging tools such as Oscilloscopes or Logic Analyzers.
• Familiarity with wireless communications systems.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.
• Experience with protocol stacks (such as TCP/IP).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SNMP, DHCP, UDP, TCP.
• Familiarity with Coldfire processor platform or similar embedded processors.
• Familiarity with developing in a Windows environment.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux development.
• Experience with development for software safety.
• Familiarity with network security practices.

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