Embedded Software Engineer 2

DP Professionals

Linthicum, MD

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, DoD Top Secret Clearance, Embedded Programming Languages, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Jenkins, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Oscilloscope, Product Design, Programming Languages, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Realtime Operating System, Regulatory Compliance, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, Software Testing, System Integration (SI), Tcl-Tk, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Equipment, Test Harness, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Linthicum, MD
POSTED
4 days ago
DPP is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work location: Onsite in Linthicum, Maryland
Work schedule: 5x8 (M-F)
Duration: 5 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: Must be a US Citizen, able to earn a DoD Gov’t clearance
 
Job description:
  • We are looking for an Integration and Test Software Engineer 2 to support our client’s Space Payloads and Ground Easter Region department.
  • As a member of the Space Payloads and Ground Easter Region department you’ll get to learn new technologies and develop software for cutting-edge Space Payloads.
  • The integration and test software engineer will design, develop, integrate and test software that manages test equipment and executes tests for a Space payload unit ensuring compliance to established requirements.
  • Selected individuals will work on an agile development team, primarily using Python, TCL, and C++.
  • The selected individual will utilize automated tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework to enable automated testing and verification of the Space System.
  • The individual will work through all phases of the software development cycle including design, development, integration, and test.
  • The selected individual will conduct peer reviews of software-related products, software designs, and additional technical documents as well as participation in cross-functional scrum teams.
  • This position will serve onsite at Linthicum, MD facility. 
Responsibilities:
  • Designs, develops, operates and maintains integration and test software. Provides active participation in cross-functional scrum teams, design reviews, and other reviews, as required.
  • Actively participates in technical, peer-reviews to ensure system/software requirements are being met from an end-to-end system point of view.
  • Individuals must be self-starters and able to efficiently operate in a team environment.
  • Existing engineering and system specialists will be made available to assist with any activities associated with executing primary tasking. However, the selected individuals will be expected to prioritize and make recommendations to Technical Leads, as required, to implement tasking assigned. 
Basic qualifications for Engineer Embedded Software 2:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with a minimum of 8+ years software development experience working on embedded real-time systems or 6+ years with a Master’s Degree or 3 years with PhD
  • Experience developing software in Python
  • Ability to debug your own code, as well as trace and understand existing code
  • Experience integrating developed software applications, to include usage of tools and logs to examine data to verify correct operation and identify problem areas
  • Experience developing in a Linux and/or Windows environment
  • Experience in testing software systems and debugging
  • Experience with using software configuration management tools
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • No clearance is required to start, but you must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI 
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience as a member of an Agile Scrum team
  • Experience with C++
  • Experience developing TCL T/K
  • Hands-on experience in controlling test equipment through software (Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Signal Analyzers, Power Supplies, etc.)
  • Hands-on experience integrating RF, digital, or optic based systems/equipment
  • Experience with automation tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework
  • Experience in embedded Python software optimizations
  • Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues
  • Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance 
Required technical skills:
  • Atlassian tools
  • Automated Testing
  • C/C++
  • Embedded Software Programming
  • Integration and Test
  • Jenkins
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Robot Framework 
Nice to have:
  • Embedded C++ Development
  • Hands On Embedded Systems Integration
  • Python Optimization 
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Steve at Steve.Vann@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00751).

US Citizen: This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
 

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