Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
Position Overview:
Our client is looking to add a Sr Embedded Software Engineer to their team in Goleta to support project work in the defense space:
Key Responsibilities:
As a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Designing, coding, debugging, and integrating new capabilities for both new and existing turreted weapons systems.
• Identifying and resolving issues within existing systems.
• Conducting integration of new functionalities in both the Systems Integration Lab and in field environments.
• Delivering executable software that meets performance and contractual requirements.
• Producing high-quality software documentation and other related work products as needed.
• Providing regular project status updates to management during the project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering is preferred.
  • Other engineering disciplines will be considered with relevant experience in real-time control software development.
  • A Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of embedded real-time control software.
  • Approximately 5 years of overall experience in software development.
• Technical Skills:
  
  • Proficiency in C programming (experience with Java is a plus).
  • Strong OS knowledge, particularly with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); experience with bare-metal and embedded Linux is a plus.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols and drivers such as networking, MIL-STD-1553, UART, SPI, I2C, and others.
  • Ability to read and interpret electronic part data sheets, electrical schematics, and communication protocol documentation.
  • Experience with Unix internals, low-level driver software, and communication interface software; GUI software experience is a plus.
  • Experience with data acquisition, diagnostics, and document creation in technical settings.
• Behavioral Competencies:
  
  • Innovation, adaptability, decision-making, communication, customer focus, strategic relationship building, energy, initiative, and a quality-oriented mindset.
• Additional Requirements:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree is a strong plus.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Coverity, Client Fortify, Veracode, or Black Duck.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity trends and hacking techniques.
• Experience in network security, networking technologies, and network monitoring tools.
• Industry certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, GICSP, GSEC, CEH, or CISM are highly desirable.