Lead Software Engineer - Embedded

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering (Embedded)

Job Code: 45003

Job Location: Richardson, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off                  Sign on Bonus: This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus for external candidates who currently hold an active U.S. Security Clearance

Job Description: 

As a Lead Software Engineer (Embedded), you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of software on the embedded targeted hardware. You will be responsible for designing the software per requirements documents and system level design documents.  There will be a focus to interface with the test engineers to influence test automation. The Agile Development Group (ADG) division specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions: 

• Leading software engineering development, through guidance and direction to one or more talented software engineers.
• Utilize software development Agile mythologies to lead meetings, track issues, report status, and synchronize development schedules.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the targeted embedded hardware.
• Advanced skills in C++, implementing software for embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware, firmware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
• Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 9 years prior engineering experience OR Graduate Degree with 7 years prior engineering experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related engineering experience.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in computer/software engineering field.
• Minimum of 8 years C++ development in a professional environment.
• Minimum of 3 years leading software development teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing and testing real-time embedded software.
• Familiarly with Greenhills RTOS preferred.
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs) for real time embedded systems.
• Experience with Modern C++ techniques.
• Experience as an Agile ScrumMaster and/or Product Owner.
• Working knowledge of Linux.

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