Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

Job Summary:

Attalon is seeking an embedded software engineer to contribute to the development of advanced laser systems for defense applications.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Software Architecture and Design: Works as a member of a cross-disciplinary team of systems engineers, optical engineers, electrical engineers, and FPGA engineers to conceptualize a system solution that meets customer requirements. Responsible for architecting, designing, and documenting software for assigned projects. Creates design documentation including Software Requirements Documents, block diagrams, Software Design Documents, and Interface Control Documents. May serve as the lead software engineer on assigned projects.

• Software Development and Test: Develops software (primarily embedded) to meet the requirements of the system under development. Writes software test plans and tests software at various levels of integration (unit tests, tests on target architecture, test with target electronics). Writes software scripts and tools to support software development and system test.
• System Integration and Test Support: Develops Software Test Plans and supports integration and test activities from initial board-level bring up through final system test.
• New Business Development: Participates in writing proposals and providing cost and schedule estimates in support of new business pursuits.
• Technical Expertise: Subject matter expert with extensive knowledge and expertise in embedded systems and software development. Works independently with general direction to achieve goals and objectives. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Makes accurate detailed work plans for complex systems/projects; takes the lead in planning and executing software tasks.

Education & Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 7 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 4 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Skills:

• Must have significant demonstrated experience in architecting and designing software solutions in embedded systems. Must have deep understanding of tradeoffs involved in hardware/software functional partitioning.
• Must have a strong understanding of embedded processor platforms and be familiar with microcontrollers, FPGAs and system-on-chip devices. Experience with AMD/Xilinx platforms is preferred.
• Must have significant past experience developing software in C and C , and a strong background in object-oriented programming. Must have strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Experience developing in one or more of the following are also highly desirable: C#, Python, LabVIEW.
• Must have significant experience developing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or embedded Linux.
• Must have strong understanding of embedded hardware devices, chip-to-chip interfaces, and networking protocols.
• Must have demonstrated experience working with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to develop and test highly-functional integrated systems.
• Experience working with laser systems is desired but not required. Past experience on high-reliability systems for defense and/or space is desired but not required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance if one is required to perform the job responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.