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Defense Search

Systems Firmware Engineer

Defense Search, Vista, California, us, 92085


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Systems Firmware Engineer – Defense Search

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a

Systems Firmware Engineer

in Vista, CA who possesses:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

5-10 years of industry experience with systems firmware engineering experience

Hands-on experience with RTOS

Hands on experience with C programming, C++ and C# is preferred

Email resumes to acannon@defensesearchusa.com and call 858.227.4596

FULL DESCRIPTION:

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Defines, designs and implements software sub-systems, functions and modules for new or existing products.

Maintains legacy firmware to resolve known issues and add features.

Performs testing and debugging of software and hardware troubleshooting during software development

Generates, maintains, and documents software requirements and unit test requirements.

Generates and updates software design artifacts in area of responsibility

Attends and contributes to software code and design reviews.

Provide schedule inputs for areas of responsibility

Live according to the company's core values.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Adhere to company Quality Management System.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures including work rules, safety standards and departmental operating procedures.

The selected candidate will also possess:

General principles of RTOS operation and embedded systems and development environments (compilers, debuggers, etc.)

C/C++ programming expertise and assembly programming understanding

ARM processor experience, “FreeRTOS” experience and working with ST-Micro based integrated development tools

NXP PowerPC processor experience, VxWorks RTOS experience and working with “WindRiver” Tornado development environment

IP protocol stack working knowledge, socket-based communication

Ability to understand digital board schematics and understand components such as processors, memory, FPGAs, etc.

Working knowledge of serial (RS232 and USB) and Ethernet-based interfaces

Understanding analog and RF circuitry and their interfacing with processor

Understanding embedded firmware in FPGAs particularly VHDL coding of Xilinx-based programmable products

Experience with Systems Level development.

Experience operating in an IDE debugging/development – ICE, Visual Studio

Demonstrated understanding of SNMP protocol

Understanding of C++/C# PC-based programming

General knowledge of radio communications systems (AM, FM, FSK, PSK, QAM, etc.) and concepts such as modem operation

Knowledge of CVSD and other vocoder technologies

Understanding of COMSEC, ECCM and GPS principles

Salary Range: $150k-$175k/yr

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to acannon@defensesearchusa.com and call 858.227.4596

More information can be found at www.defensesearchusa.com

Company Description

Defense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.

Company DescriptionDefense Search is a specialized recruiting and staffing firm dedicated exclusively to the defense & aerospace industry. We place candidates on a contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire basis.