Embedded Software BSP Developer at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Embedded Software BSP Developer

Location: Sterling Heights Michigan 48310

Onsite Requirements:

• Embedded software development
• C++
• Troubleshooting of low-level software issues

Job Description:

On-site presence:

• Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence up to 100%.
• Contractor Embedded Software Developer role works on our OS/Board Support Package Team. Join a dynamic group of software engineers responsible for the design, development, and support of embedded software solutions for the world's premier land-based combat vehicle producer.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Building and configuring VxWorks, Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
• Perform Linux system programming tasks, including driver development and new hardware enablement on embedded Linux systems.
• Integrate various software into build systems.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software.
• Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures.
• Manage individual priorities, deadlines, deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / What you must have

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline (Software Development emphasis).
• 3-5 years' experience in a Software role.
• Ability to troubleshoot low level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software issues.
• Capable of developing C and / or C++ code that can be maintained and updated over decades.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, learning capabilities, and multitasking capabilities.

Additional Skills desired:

• Experience with Linux device drivers, bootloaders, or other system programming is a strong plus.
• Experience with safety critical systems or real time systems is desirable.
• Experience with one or more build environments such as Buildroot, Open Embedded, or in particular Yocto.
• Experience with GIT, DOORs, Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence, gdb, or QT is a plus.
• Familiarity with security features such as SELinux, verified boot and trusted execution environments is a plus.
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.

Additional Information:

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
• Previous experience working in defense industry desired but not required.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
• Able to travel to support offsite loads and testing when needed.