Embedded Software Engineer

Join our small team that makes world class Audio/Video hardware and software for the Business Jet industry. We are looking to add an Embedded Software Engineer to our staff. This position is performed onsite from our Kirkland, Washington office.

What you will do:

• Collaborate Effectively: Be an integral part of an engineering team consisting of software, hardware, and FPGA engineers.
• Product Familiarization: Start by thoroughly learning our existing products and designs to understand the foundation of our technology.
• Product Revisions: Make revisions and improvements to existing products based on evolving customer needs and technological advancements.
• New Product Development: Design, build, and test new products, from concept through production, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
• Driver Development: Develop and maintain device drivers for audio, video, and other subsystem modules and devices, referencing schematics and data sheets.
• System Debugging: Use hardware tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to diagnose and resolve system-level issues.
• Problem Solving: Apply your knowledge and experience to solve complex system-level problems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Skill Development: Work in challenging areas outside your current expertise, and continuously develop new knowledge and skills to overcome obstacles.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with other teams within the company to ensure integrated and cohesive product development.
• Innovation and Initiative: Exhibit a high level of initiative, proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes, products, and technologies.
• Adaptability: Be flexible in your approach, adapting to new challenges and collaborating with colleagues across different disciplines.

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Background: BSEE (Electrical Engineering) or BSCE (Computer Engineering) degree.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of software development experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in C, C , Real-Time Operating Systems, and bare-metal programming.
• Technical Understanding: Ability to read and interpret digital electronics schematics and component specifications.
• Communication Interfaces: Experience writing code for communication interfaces such as serial ports, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and other protocols.
• Embedded Systems: Proven experience interfacing with embedded devices, particularly in the context of audio and video processing.
• Communication Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Multimedia Expertise: Experience with audio and video codecs and distribution systems.
• Operating Systems: Knowledge of Linux or embedded Linux systems.
• Hardware Interfaces: Familiarity with PCIe, GPU programming, and related technologies.
• Networked Systems: Experience with distributed, networked, and constrained resource systems and devices.
• Industry Experience: Background in industries with a focus on certification, high reliability, and compliance, such as aerospace, defense, or medical.
• Cross-Industry Experience: Exposure to working in both large corporations and smaller, more agile companies, bringing a diverse perspective to product development.

Benefits:

• Medical & Dental Benefits first of the month following start date
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in the plan
• 401k participation plus 3% employer contribution and 50% employer match for an additional 6% contributed
• 12 paid holidays
• 3 weeks PTO accrual

Compensation:

• $140K-$175K per year
• Salary may be adjusted based on experience and geographic location outside of Kirkland, WA

A bit about us:

With our products aimed at the highest end consumer, we are always working to bring the latest entertainment technologies to business jets. Innovative Advantage offers a great work environment. As a small company we strive to get the job done while enjoying our work. If you have the skills and desire to step up to the next challenge, send me an email detailing your experience and why you are the person we need.