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Embedded Software Engineer

Spectra Defense Technologies
9 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Technology & Engineering
We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize firmware and low-level software for our embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with hardware interfaces, writing efficient, reliable code in C/C++, and a strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware-level programming. This role will also involve developing and maintaining the Board Support Package (BSP) for new hardware platforms, including bootloaders, peripheral drivers, and low-level system initialization.
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems, microcontrollers, and Linux applications.
  • Develop and maintain BSPs for custom hardware, including initialization routines, device tree configurations, and hardware abstraction layers.
  • Write and optimize low-level code in C/C++ for performance, reliability, and scalability on resource-constrained environments.
  • Interface with hardware through device drivers and manage communications with peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to understand hardware specifications, timing constraints, and ensure firmware compatibility.
  • Debug and troubleshoot firmware and BSP issues at the hardware level, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other debugging tools.
  • Develop and execute tests to validate BSP and firmware functionality, reliability, and performance in real-time embedded systems.
  • Maintain technical documentation for BSP, firmware design, implementation, and debugging processes.
  • Perform code reviews and contribute to firmware architecture and process improvements.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in low-level software/firmware development for embedded systems.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming with experience in low-level debugging and optimization.
  • Experience with BSP development for embedded hardware, including system initialization and device tree configuration.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Experience with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and USB.
  • Knowledge of assembly language, ARM or similar microcontroller architecture is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation.