Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Onsite Ashburn, VA or Massachusetts

We are looking for creative software developers who have a passion to invent, design and implement embedded software along with a curiosity and desire to learn. Your job will be to create or modify Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, power-on firmware (BIOS/U-Boot), built-in test and design verification test software for Digital Signal Processing computer boards (DSPs).This is your opportunity to be innovative, flexible, self-directed and to bring your software engineering skills to our dynamically growing organization.

Location:Ashburn, VA or Massachusetts

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase Plan IInclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Design, develop and test new embedded software.

• Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement.

• Analyze requirements and develop design alternatives.

• Develop test software and procedures.

• Generate complete and accurate user and design documentation.

• Provide input to architecture, design and code reviews.

• Provide input and evaluation of new technologies and products.

• Keep current with embedded software trends and share knowledge.

• Provide task breakdowns and accurate estimates for project planning.

• Review and validation of software releases.

• Co-ordinate software releases.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 5 years' experience

• Strong C programming skills

• Linux and/or VxWorks device driver development

• Hardware design verification test development

• Firmware and/or BIOS development

• Proven communication/interpersonal skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to quality and achieving deadlines.

• Knowledge of embedded software engineering processes and standards.

• Experience reading/understanding IC datasheets, board schematics.

• Active secret clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance desirable

• Experience in the following is an asset:

• Yocto Linux/Xilinx PetaLinux, Xilinx MPSoC

• Device driver development (Interrupts, DMA)

• Software configuration management tools (git/svn), software defect tracking tools (JIRA), software debugging tools, test methodologies

• Diagnostic tools like Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DVMs, etc.

• PCIe, PCI, FPGAs, I2C, Flash, Ethernet

• Project management

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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