Overview

Being on the BlueHalo team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation – not just every once in a while, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare and each BlueHalo employee plays a key role. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family all across BlueHalo Nation is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at BlueHalo?

Responsibilities

The embedded software engineer works with embedded systems, and the external systems that interface with them. The engineer must be able to understand requirements, interact with other members of the technical staff, perform software design, software and interface engineering documentation, and design reviews. The engineer must understand the overall engineering process, from design kick-off to production; and, must be capable of interacting with the various disciplines (e.g., systems, electrical, mechanical, test) involved in production of a product. The engineer should be familiar with test equipment and procedures, including the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.

• The engineer is responsible for system-level and detailed software design and development.
• Essential knowledge includes system and function-level software design fundamentals, microprocessor/microcontroller software design and development, ‘C ’ and ‘C’ programming, embedded systems firmware development, real-time operating systems (RTOS) programming, embedded Linux, hardware interfacing (i.e., device drivers), and multi-tasking software design.
• Familiarity with common bus protocols (UART, SPI, I2C) and network protocols (TCP, UDP) is desirable. MS-Windows and Unix/Linux applications, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), and scripting languages (e.g., Python, shell) are helpful.
• Experience in reverse engineering of embedded firmware is desirable, but not necessary.
• The engineer must be capable of interacting with customers, management, and technical staff. A senior engineer is expected to provide advice and guidance to entry-level members of the development staff.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/poly
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of embedded engineering experience

Leading the Transformation

The BlueHalo Effect It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe. Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured. Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect! EEO Statement BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to Recruiting@bluehalo.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.