Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Similar Job Titles could include, but are not limited to, Instrumentation Software Engineer, Flight Software Test Engineer, Avionics Software Engineer, Automated Test Engineer (ATE), etc.

About The Company:

We are a high-growth technology company developing software-defined high-power microwave (HPM) systems with devastating counter-electronics effects on modern drone threats. Our HPM family of products, empowered by innovations in AI and microelectronics, is human safe and cost-effective. Distinguishing itself from lasers, our products excel against drone swarms while also bending the cost curve back in DoD's favor - taking drone defeat costs from millions of dollars per drone to pennies on the dollar.



The ideal candidate for the position is someone who has experience developing fault-tolerant software to automate electronic tests in a production or R&D environment, design software test fixtures, and control lab equipment. The successful candidate will employ their experience and cross-functional collaboration skills to develop test software systems to rapidly develop next-generation products.

Job Duties:

Develop and maintain software libraries for controlling and communicating with lab equipment

Contribute to the team by driving architectural decisions and best practices development

Coordinate with other engineers on designing and setting up new test fixtures, typically on lab benches or in RF chambers (also occasionally out in the field)

Coordinate with hardware and software teams to develop Hardware-in-the-Loop test platforms and procedures, automating as much as possible

Work with other engineers to develop new test scripts/programs, maximizing code reuse for consistency of testing

Manage ever-growing data logging and analysis, to power data-driven decisions

Coordinate with the Manufacturing team and train technicians on the operation of test software for production testing

Select and onboarding new lab equipment/instrumentation, such as various sensors, DAQs, etc., to continually improve test capabilities and fidelity

Design automated tests in a Hardware-in-the-Loop setting to support flight software validation

Employee Value Proposition (EVP):

Cutting edge technology

Lunch stipend every day (daily free lunch of your choice)

Can provide relocation assistance if needed

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills:

Coding in Python

Coding in C++

Experience writing software that will test hardware, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL / HITL)

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of development in Python or C++ (flexible on years, but most have some professional working experience)

3+ years of industry experience, including experience automating lab equipment and data analysis (flexible on years, but most have some professional working experience)

Competent in computer science concepts (algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, etc.)

Strong foundations in mathematics, linear algebra, and physics

Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components and manuals for lab equipment

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or related

Demonstrated ability to own the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of a product

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Excellent written and oral communication skills; not afraid to speak up, either to ask for help or disagree on a technical point that warrants more discussion

Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization

Eager to learn and to help others on the team

Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Focused, with perspective on what matters most, rapidly delivering customer value

Experience with continuous integration tools such as Gitlab or GitHub Actions

Experience with multiple operating systems and command-line interfaces

Experience with databases and cloud data storage services (AWS)

Experience with Agile Product Development practices and/or start-ups

An interest in working with a wide range of other engineering disciplines, touching all parts of the product

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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