Embedded Software Developer
SimVentions, Inc.2 months ago
Dahlgren, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$100k - $135k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded software for new and existing systems using embedded microcontrollers.
- Develop and support Android applications using Kotlin.
- Develop and support desktop applications that interact with embedded systems.
- Debug and troubleshoot low-level hardware-software interfaces using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Write test cases, perform unit testing, and validate hardware-software integration.
- Integrate TCP/IP network stacks and socket programming, and diagnose network configuration, connectivity, and data transmission issues.
- Support testing and assessment of embedded systems at local and external locations.
- Apply software development best practices within government development processes.
- Identify and incorporate relevant hardware, technology, and engineering techniques.
- Collaborate with government teams through regularly scheduled on-site meetings.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience with embedded software development involving microcontrollers or similar devices.
- Knowledge of C, Kotlin, and Java.
- Knowledge of embedded software development for hardware, hardware architectures, microcontrollers, and communication protocols.
- Knowledge of Android and desktop GUI development.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP, network stack integration, socket programming, and network troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of weapon systems and command and control systems is required.
- A degree in Computer Science or a related Engineering field is required.
- An active Secret clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.
- Ability to work in fast-paced range and field environments, meet program schedules, collaborate effectively, and communicate clearly.
- Experience with hardware-software integration testing and validation is desired.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan and competitive 401(k) programs.
- Retirement and financial counseling, health savings and health reimbursement accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, and paid leave.
- Continuing education assistance and a third-party employee assistance program with free counseling and lifestyle services.
- On-site work at NSWC Dahlgren with up to 10% travel within the Continental United States.
- Additional perks include employee ownership, family-focused culture, business-casual dress, training resources, employee groups and sports teams, corporate events, baseball tickets, and workplace food.
About SimVentions, Inc.
SimVentions is an employee-owned defense contractor providing software development, systems engineering, cybersecurity, and modeling/simulation services for U.S. defense programs under government contracts. The company supports efforts such as the U.S. Navy’s Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System with MBSE, architecture, and integration work. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, it is privately held and focused on Department of Defense customers.