Secret-Eligible Embedded Software Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Secret-Eligible Embedded Software Engineer in San Diego, CA for a one-year contract role supporting Northrop Grumman.

The Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test real-time embedded software focused on Link 16 and Tactical Datalink software code bases. This onsite role requires strong C/C++ skills, object-oriented programming experience, embedded real-time systems experience, Agile software development experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret clearance.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at the Rancho Carmel location in San Diego, CA.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming.
• Experience across the formal software lifecycle, from requirements through testing.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time, multi-threaded embedded applications.
• Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Familiarity with static analysis and unit testing.
• Experience using Jira, Bitbucket, Git, and Agile software development processes.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting Link 16 waveform in an embedded software environment.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios or terminals.
• Familiarity with Link 16/TACAN waveform standard documents.
• Familiarity with CORBA.
• Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture.
• Experience with Software Defined Radios.

Preferred Skills

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Active SAP clearance.
• Avionics Operating System experience.
• Xilinx platform experience, including Zynq, Ultrascale+, or VERSAL.
• Yocto or Petalinux experience.
• Communication protocol experience, including I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• TCP/IP and network configuration experience.
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using software libraries.
• Rust experience.
• Familiarity with Vitis, Vivado, HAIPE, OTNK, IKE, MIL-STD-6016, assembly language, PowerPC architectures, or Linux kernel driver development.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Familiarity with IBM tools such as Rhapsody, DOORS, or Clearcase.
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti.
• Experience supporting Networked Information Solutions program portfolios.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for end-user customers and defense programs.
• Support Link 16 and Tactical Datalink software code bases.
• Develop and administer embedded and real-time software systems.
• Work with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test teams.
• Support Agile software development activities.
• Analyze system capabilities and resolve software issues related to program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
• Support embedded software architecture, design, development, integration, troubleshooting, and testing.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 9x80 A schedule.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Onsite role.

Pay

• $79.84/hour

Job ID: 1489

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.