Embedded Software Engineer (R&D)

• Silvus Technologies is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer, reporting to the Vice President of Research & Development on the R&D team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects
• This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features
• The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion
• Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols
• Network management software and web interface implementation
• Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms
• Audio streaming and push-to-talk voice application implementation
• Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria
• Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing
• Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems
• Linux system customization and scripting
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

Preferred experience

• Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; or a Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields
• 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 1 year of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree
• Masters of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science
• Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms
• Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system
• Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols
• Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development
• Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption
• Linux Interrupt Service Routine development