Embedded Software (Firmware) Design Engineer

Direct Hire Full Time

Kent, WA Onsite

$110-145k DOE and Education

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· Ledgent Technology is searching for an Embedded Software (Firmware) Design Engineer to design, write, troubleshoot, validate, and maintain software and firmware in coordination with Senior Electrical, Software, Firmware, and Mechanical Engineers with a local client of ours in Kent, WA!

· In this role, you will support the development, deployment, and maintenance of valve actuators installed aboard current and future US Navy Destroyers, Frigates, Submarines, and Aircraft Carriers.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Create Software and Firmware that controls and provides user and communication interfaces to electromechanical valve actuators.

· Engage in holistic system design with other Engineering Team members.

· Create innovative and patentable technologies that solve problems and create new functionality.

· Make improvements to and update legacy software.

· Participate in Configuration Management (CM), testing, and qualification of legacy and newly developed software.

· Collaborate in all product design efforts in a small, tight-knit Engineering Team.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· 5 years of experience in embedded software design.

· Fluency in C programming Language.

· Understanding of fundamentals of debugging and use of debugging tools

· Embedded microprocessor experience

· Understanding of standard communication protocols and microcontroller peripherals: GPIO, I2C, SPI, UART (RS-232, RS-485), CAN, timer/counters, PLLs, reset generators, clocking, power management, ADCs, PWM

· Enjoy working with others to solve difficult problems

· US citizenship is mandatory due to defense contracts requirements. Background check will be performed.

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

· Must have strong English reading and writing skills

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· NXP ARM processor

· Designing/testing to the requirements of quality and reliability standards such as DO-178, SS-473

· Fieldbus (Profibus, Modbus) and fiberoptic communications

· Windows desktop application development

· Configuration Management

· Electromechanical actuators and motion control

· PCB Design

· In-depth troubleshooting and debugging of assembly level code, off-board/inter-IC communication, signal integrity, power, PCB and, other hardware issues

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.