Principal Embedded Software Engineer – APKWS
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Role Overview
• Embedded Development: Design and implement high-performance, low-power software using C/C++ specifically for single-board computers.
• Capability Expansion: Lead the development of new features and enhancements for the APKWS program, pushing the boundaries of what these systems can achieve.
• Design for Scale: Architect your software with high-volume production in mind, ensuring that your designs are stable, maintainable, and ready for the manufacturing floor.
• Hardware Integration: Work closely with hardware constraints to optimize power consumption and processing efficiency, ensuring maximum reliability in the field.
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Job Description
Embedded Development: Design and implement high-performance, low-power software using C/C++ specifically for single-board computers.
Capability Expansion: Lead the development of new features and enhancements for the APKWS program, pushing the boundaries of what these systems can achieve.
Design for Scale: Architect your software with high-volume production in mind, ensuring that your designs are stable, maintainable, and ready for the manufacturing floor.
Hardware Integration: Work closely with hardware constraints to optimize power consumption and processing efficiency, ensuring maximum reliability in the field.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and a minimum of 6 years of professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Deep technical proficiency and a strong background in C/C++.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Deep understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded kernels.
- Experience with hardware-software co-design and low-level driver development.
- Experience working with low-power architectures and single-board computers (SBCs).
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