VxWorks RTOS Software Engineer and Developer - DESE Research, Inc.

DESE Research, Inc. seeks multiple Software Engineers and Developers. The selected candidates will serve on our Software Development Team in support of Boeing's and the US Army's Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Seeker Program and other potential missile defense programs. Our team actively supports the Boeing development and integration engineering team providing real-time software engineering and development resources. The candidates will work 100% on-site in Huntsville, AL.

Job Details:

• Develop, integrate, test, de-bug real-time operating systems (RTOS) (e.g., VXWorks) and Board Support Packages (BSPs) on mission hardware in a DevSecOps environment
• Apply traditional software engineering and development methodologies in alignment with program requirements and objectives
• Interface with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and solicit feedback
• Participate in design reviews
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, briefings, and other documentation

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 year's experience with real-time, embedded software engineering and development for complex mission systems in defense and aerospace applications
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems - especially with the VxWorks RTOS and VxWorks BSPs
• Knowledge of software development methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
• Experience with software engineering principles and architecture concepts
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Ability to optimize code for performance and resource constraints
• Experience with DevSecOps software development approaches for implementing security and resiliency
• Experience with debugging and troubleshooting real-time systems
• Experience with real-time software testing and validation
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Must have and maintain a SECRET Collateral Clearance or higher

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) concepts and design principles, and how to implement through software engineering and development
• Experience using DevOps tools such as GitLab
• Basic understanding of radio frequency processing systems / radar sensors
• Experience with application and integration of Cybersecurity and Zero-Trust architecture concepts and design principles and how to implement through software engineering and development
• Experience with real-time communication protocols like MQTT, DDS, or OPC UA
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Understanding of concurrency, synchronization, and threading concepts
• Certifications in real-time systems or embedded software development can be advantageous, but not required

Why employee's love working for DESE:

At DESE, we are committed to creating a company that is known for its respect and care for employee's. We understand that happy employees are what keeps our business going and we strive to provide the best opportunities for each individual working on our team! Here are a few reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
• Flexible work schedules
• Two different flexible spending account options
• Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
• Performance bonus program
• Education reimbursement program
• Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
• Robust 401k profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for internal promotions
• Employee referral incentive program
• Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries

Disability Accommodation for Applicants - DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: hrandsecurity@dese.com or 256-837-8004x123.