DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a Computer Engineer to focus on the research and development of embedded hardware and software targeted at protecting critical system functions of military platforms. Our goal is to design, build, and integrate emerging technologies to harden and secure both existing and future systems as they are used to defend the nation.
The Computer Engineer will leverage expertise in various programming languages, communications technologies, embedded hardware and software, and operating systems to develop solutions ensuring overall cyber survivability and resiliency of military platforms.
This position will join a team of engineers solving challenging problems faced by the DoD in ensuring our national security interests. Much of the work will require independent research and analysis as well as collaboration with other teams.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Linux kernel and device driver development for embedded hardware
- Perform basic hardware designs using schematic capture and PCB layout software
- Perform hardware/signal analysis and troubleshooting using an oscilloscope or other bus analysis tools
- Develop IP cores for programmable logic devices
- Design and develop embedded software applications across various architectures
- Seek and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
- Contribute on a small team in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment focused on delivery of results
- Participate in technical discussions and presentations; describe and summarize complex ideas with clarity; confidently discuss and demonstrate own work
- Contribute to collaborative team-based planning and estimating efforts
- Perform software development tasks as necessary in high-level or scripting languages
- Any other related activities as required by management / leadership
Required Skills:
- Ability to write and integrate software written in C
- Experience with one or more object-oriented programming languages such as C++ or Java
- Experience with Linux command-line and scripting languages such as Python
- Experience with one or more Linux build systems and compilers such as make and gcc
- Experience with one or more virtualization technologies
- Experience with circuit design and PCB layout software such as Cadence Allegro-X
- Understanding of computer security principles and secure software development life cycle concerns
- Familiarity with computer networking principles
- Familiarity with Agile principles and practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a computer programming field (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering) and 2 years of related experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
DESE Research, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment with us: or 256-837-8004x123.
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