Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Kearfott Corporation

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, and flexible work options for most positions.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider. For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Embedded Software Engineerto joinour Guidance & Navigation Division in Pine Brook, NJ. In this role, you will beresponsible for the implementation and testing of embedded control software to be used within Kearfott’s next generation of guidance and navigation products.

This includes participation in requirements definition, software design and implementation, peer review, software test and validation, and generation of supporting documentation.

Minimum required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong development skills with C/C++ programming languages.
• 10+ years of embedded or control systems programming (3+ years targeting Multi Processor System on a Chip (MPSoC) architectures).
• Experience with debugging strategies for embedded systems including emulators and logic analyzers.
• Ability to collaborate with a team of engineers and support staff in a laboratory setting.
• Strong engineering writing and documentation skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be able to work on U.S. government programs and/or obtain security clearance in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional programming languages such as Python. Ada knowledge a plus.
• Real time application design experience.
• Model based software development using tools such as SCADE, Simulink, MATLAB.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and digital signal processors.
• Ability to interpret electronics schematics.
• Experience with inertial navigation concepts.
• Experience with DO-178C software certification process.
• Experience with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.