Embedded Systems Engineer

Embedded Systems Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Eight (8) or more years of direct experience in the design of embedded systems, including both hardware and software
• Deep understanding and hands on experience in several of the following technical disciplines: embedded systems, PCB development, FPGA design, software development, or embedded Hardware security
• Experience with several of the most prevalent hardware platforms and their corresponding tool suites including AMD/Xilinx, Altera, Microchip, ST Microelectronics, etc.
• Understanding of and previous experience implementing typical embedded interfaces: I2C, SPI, GPIO, UART, etc.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 10%
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize extensive embedded systems domain knowledge to perform research, develop HW and/or SW prototypes, and perform hands-on development to enable technology gains for the country’s defense and intelligence communities
• Design embedded hardware and software solutions for the evaluation of novel space-based processors, emerging security technologies and vulnerabilities, and data exploitation via artificial intelligence
• Rapidly design and test embedded compute prototypes utilizing FPGAs, SoCs, Application Specific accelerators, MCUs, and other emerging processors
• Deliver embedded HW/SW solutions in the areas of AI at the edge, spacecraft security, and/or small satellites
• Work in partnership with Aerospace Corporation scientists to evaluate and test the radiation susceptibility of embedded processors and determine appropriate mitigations
• Share experience and expertise through intentional mentoring and coaching of junior staff
• Propose and execute on research projects based on emerging technologies to advance the department’s product and knowledge lines
• Proactively interact with internal and external customers by presenting project status, technical findings and technical demonstrations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms onto edge based compute platforms
• Previous experience with key embedded security tenants such as Root of Trust, Secure Boot, encryption and key management, Hardware Assurance, and common attack vectors
• Previous experience designing electronics for space applications
• Software/hardware development experience and leadership using agile methodologies and tools like git, Jira, and Confluence
• Active Top-Secret Clearance