214481 - Principal Embedded Software Engineer 3
Industry
IT
Region
CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City
Northridge
State
CA
Rate
Up to $65.18 DOE
Duration
6 months
Description


Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in one of the following locations: Northridge, CA, Linthicum, MD or Tucson, AZ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
o Must have a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline.
o Proficient in C
o Proficient in Object Oriented programming
o Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
o Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
o Experience with RTOS designs and implementing secure software for embedded systems
o Experience with ARM architectures and peripherals
o Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
o Must currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level security clearance

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Looking for a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to support our SiAW program who with the desire to learn new technologies to join our innovative teams to help develop, enhance, and maintain software on cutting edge products and systems. Candidates will work on software system efforts for the Software Development Team on the SiAW program.
Responsibilities:
o Responsible for software engineering products for their team, including developing software products
o Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support
o Supports the team that maintains, debugs, bugs, and configures related software products
o Works from specifications to develop or modify embedded applications
o Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of programs
o Work with SEIT organization to decompose system requirements to good software-level requirements
o Work with SEIT organization to drive system concepts, CONOPS, and Sequences
o Work with SEIT organization to develop / update system external interfaces
o Author or assist with proposals
o Perform software design
o Software product-level use cases and sequences
o Create and maintain software design
o Algorithm Design Documents, Functional Design Documents

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Experience with missile defense systems including launch, targeting and fire control systems.
o Wide knowledge of testing strategies in hardware and software
o Hands-on experience with system/missile testing
o Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
o Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA
o Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent STEM related discipline is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek. 1st shift. This position will serve on-site at one of the following locations: Northridge, CA, Linthicum, MD or Tucson, AZ.

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.

Contact
Zachary Fasano
zfasano@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x252 or (800) 927-9318 x252

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.