Sr. Embedded Software Engineer – C++, Link 16

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavensoft Technologies, LLC is seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - C++, Link 16 for an on-site 12-month contract in San Diego, CA. The role requires a current US Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, integrating and testing embedded and real-time software for Link-16 and Tactical Datalink systems, working with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment to ensure robust hardware-software integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline; 5+ years related experience OR Master's with 3+ years OR PhD with 1+ year.
• Proficient in C/C++ and object oriented programming; experienced in embedded real-time systems.
• Experience with low-level firmware integration and real-time multi-threaded embedded apps; testing and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test software for Link-16 and Tactical Datalink software bases.
• Responsible for design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real-time systems.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in an Agile environment.
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems across program intent, data acquisition, and controls.

Skills

C/C++

Link 16

RTOS

Embedded Systems

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or STEM

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - C++, Link 16

Role: Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - C++, Link 16

Duration: 12 Months (Contract)

Work Location: San Diego, CA (On-Site)
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance

Key Skills: C/C++ Programming, Link 16 / Tactical Data Link, Tactical Data Link Radios and Terminals (laboratory testing and troubleshooting of tactical communication hardware), Software-Defined Radios (SDR) (Embedded waveform execution, radio integration, and waveform testing.)

Responsibilities:

• In this role, you’ll get to design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on Link-16 and Tactical Datalink software code bases.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems.
• You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment.
• You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience;
• OR Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Proficient in C/C++.
• Proficient in Object Oriented programming.
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications.
• Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing.
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process.
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting Link16 waveform in an embedded software environment.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios/terminals.
• Familiarity with Link 16/TACAN Waveform Standard Documents.
• Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA).
• Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA).
• Experience with Software Defined Radios.
• Must have an active U.S Government Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the Avionics Operating System.
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL).
• Experience with Yocto/Petalinux.
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries.
• Experience with Rust.
• Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado).
• Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
• Familiarity with assembly language.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals.
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase).
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016.
• Current active Top-Secret Clearance.
• Current active SAP clearance.
• Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s).