Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Curtiss-Wright Corporation's Defense Solutions Group develops products and services for defense and aerospace applications. The Lead Software Engineer will oversee and perform the design, development, enhancement, integration, debugging, and testing of complex embedded computing software for secure processing products, while driving architecture decisions and resolving advanced technical issues. The role also collaborates with systems, hardware, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Participate in discussions and analyze marketing and product line managers’ product plans and requirements and generate the software specifications and requirements for new products and enhancements to current products. Assist in Bids and Proposals (B&P) efforts, including generating engineering labor and material estimates based on requirements and defined scope of effort
- Collaborate with systems engineering and hardware development teams, and work with technical staff to create sustainable solutions and develop resolutions for software and/or hardware problems
- Plan, design, develop, and test new embedded computing software or complex enhancements to existing software for embedded systems based on specifications, and in compliance to industrial, military, and aerospace standards
- Implement and integrate, or debug embedded software including bootloaders (BIOS, SlimBootLoader and U-Boot), device drivers (Linux and VxWorks), customized applications and embedded test software, and product simulation and production test software
- Diagnose and resolve advanced software defects by collaborating with cross-functional technical staff and applying expert-level analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Evaluate and respond to customer-reported issues, recommending and implementing software modifications or enhancements to improve functionality and user experience
- Assist in the development of software design and test documentation, and user manuals
Skills
- U.S. citizenship and active US DoD Clearance **required**
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- 8–12+ years of progressive software development experience, including ownership of complex applications or subsystems
- 5+ years' experience developing software systems and 4+ years software project lead experience
- Competencies in computer architecture, **development of real-time embedded software**, and engineering process discipline
- **Hands-on and demonstrable experience** with software development using C/C++, Linux (Red Hat, LynxOS, WindRiver), VxWorks (7.x), Linux and VxWorks device drivers, Scripting(bash/csh), high-level application software, Python, LabVIEW and IPMI
- **Hands-on and demonstrable experience** with development tools such as IDEs (Visual Studio, Eclipse-based), AMD/Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, Petalinux, GCC, CMake, Yocto, and MS Office
- **Hands-on and demonstrable experience** with with Intel x86 Processors, ARM, and AMD Zynq MPSoCs
- Knowledge and experience with protocol/standard, e.g., Ethernet, Infiniband, RDMA, PCIe Gen3/4, SPI, I2C, and RS232/RS422
- **Hands-on and demonstrable experience** with laboratory debugging equipment and tools, e.g., Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, and JTAG emulators
- Proficiency with requirements management (IBM Rational DOORS), source code control (git, Bitbucket), JIRA, & Confluence
- Familiarity with GreenHills Multi SW Development Suite, COSMIC SW Development Suite, ClearQuest, VectorCAST, LabVIEW
- Familiarity with virtualization concepts and LynxOS Hypervisor preferred
- Full software lifecycle development experience in accordance with DO-178C and CMMI
- Fundamental understanding of software regression testing/verification
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Proven ability to interface with customers, resolve escalated technical issues, and translate feedback into actionable improvements
- Familiarity with industry guidelines and standards for engineering processes
- Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
- Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
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