What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer II (Embedded) position at Sparton Corporation?
Position Objective
The Engineer Software II designs and develops software applications. The SEII is capable of working on a project independently and resolving all software problems that come up. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Work with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment, machinery and resources. May direct work for other software engineers and technicians.
Primary Responsibilities
- Use Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
- Develop software modules using the C programming language for real time embedded systems.
- Develop test software modules using C, C , Python, and/or Labview programming language.
- Develop build automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Windows batch files.
- Prepare and participate in software, electronics and system design reviews.
- Test software using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and signal generators.
- File bug reports for defects noticed during testing.
- Correct software bugs and resolve software bug reports.
- Support other software engineers in the software development process.
- Participate in product software failure analysis activities and compile test and failure analysis reports.
- Generate software design documentation and report data from tests.
- Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
- May provide training and/or direction to technicians.
- May provide input to bid and proposal activities.
- May provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors
- May require participation in product field tests requiring travel.
- All other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience
- US Citizenship is required.
- 4-year degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in software development.
- Experience using MATLAB.
- Understanding how to read schematics and electronics designs is a plus.
- Experience in software coding for embedded systems in C or C .
- Experience with microprocessor components and peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, DMA, interrupts, clock configuration, etc.). Also known as “Low Level” or “Bare metal”.
- Experience with peripherals, such as Audio ADCs, DACs and CODECs.
- Experience with FreeRTOS, Micrium uC-OS products, or equivalent
- (Optional) Electrical/Electronic design experience – schematic capture and board layout.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required.
- Familiarity of software tools (requirements tracking, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, programmers, JTAG, etc.
- Good working knowledge of full software development lifecycle.
- Understand concepts needed to create drivers for hardware interfaces.
- Working knowledge of data acquisition concepts, instrument control, test, measurement and implementation of control interfaces to hardware.
- Knowledge of software systems architecture for embedded real-time systems.
- Knowledge of ARM Cortex M Processor Architecture and Analog Devices Blackfin processors desirable.
- Practical skills for bench-level work, including the ability to configure test equipment to verify design.
- Ability to use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
- Ability to write technical reports and contribute to presentations.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
- Must show initiative, motivation and have the ability to act independently to resolve technical issues.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Travel Requirement
10%
Additional Information
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
- Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401k matching program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20 lbs.
EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
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