Embedded Software Engineer (Mid)

job summary:
Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Land and Air Systems Engineering team.

location: Scottsdale, Arizona
job type: Contract to Perm
salary: $52 - 55 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

This position provides an opportunity to design and build uniquely resilient hardware and software to ensure mission success in contested environments. The team is focused on tactical communications that span many Department of Defense customers, including special restricted customers. In a collaborative environment, the team works closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and socket programming.
• Strong Linux background, including device trees and drivers.
• Experience in software architecture

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with microcontroller programming and debugging.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
• Proficiency in using debugging tools like GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with cross-compilation and toolchains for embedded systems.
• Understanding of memory management and performance optimization in embedded systems.

Addtional Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPsec, and PGP.
• Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts.
• Familiarity with hypervisors and virtualization technologies (e.g., KVM, Xen).
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics and datasheets.
• Proficiency with Buildroot or similar build systems for embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of security practices in embedded systems development.

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Passionate about embedded systems
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

qualifications:
EDUCATION:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.