Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer - Onsite Ashburn, VA or Massachusetts

We are looking for creative software developers who have a passion to invent, design and implement embedded software along with a curiosity and desire to learn. Your job will be to create or modify Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, power-on firmware (BIOS/U-Boot), built-in test and design verification test software for Digital Signal Processing computer boards (DSPs).This is your opportunity to be innovative, flexible, self-directed and to bring your software engineering skills to our dynamically growing organization.

Location: Ashburn, VA or Massachusetts

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Design, develop and test new embedded software.

• Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement.

• Analyze requirements and develop design alternatives.

• Develop test software and procedures.

• Generate complete and accurate user and design documentation.

• Provide input to architecture, design and code reviews.

• Provide input and evaluation of new technologies and products.

• Keep current with embedded software trends and share knowledge.

• Provide task breakdowns and accurate estimates for project planning.

• Review and validation of software releases.

• Co-ordinate software releases.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 5 years' experience

• Strong C programming skills

• Linux and/or VxWorks device driver development

• Hardware design verification test development

• Firmware and/or BIOS development

• Proven communication/interpersonal skills.

• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to quality and achieving deadlines.

• Knowledge of embedded software engineering processes and standards.

• Experience reading/understanding IC datasheets, board schematics.

• Active secret clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance desirable

• Experience in the following is an asset:

• Yocto Linux/Xilinx PetaLinux, Xilinx MPSoC

• Device driver development (Interrupts, DMA)

• Software configuration management tools (git/svn), software defect tracking tools (JIRA), software debugging tools, test methodologies

• Diagnostic tools like Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DVMs, etc.

• PCIe, PCI, FPGAs, I2C, Flash, Ethernet

• Project management

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and