Software Engineer II - Embedded Systems

Frontgrade Technologies is seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer II to support the development of advanced mission processing systems for space and military applications. These rugged, high-reliability systems integrate processing, I/O, power, storage, networking, FPGA, and other specialized modules. This hands-on role spans embedded Linux, boot software, board support packages, device drivers, microcontroller firmware, FPGA logic, hardware interfaces, and application-level software. The engineer applies a broad understanding of embedded-software practices to moderately complex assignments under general direction.

Design, develop, integrate, debug, and maintain embedded software for mission processing systems Develop and support embedded Linux platforms, bootloaders, board support packages, device drivers, and board bring-up Develop microcontroller firmware for power control, sequencing, monitoring, communications, and board management Develop embedded applications, diagnostic utilities, manufacturing tools, and system test software Participate in requirements development, design and code reviews, verification, documentation, and controlled releases Collaborate with architects, system engineering and test engineering teams

Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience Minimum two (2) years of related experience in embedded-software or firmware-development. OR (6) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelors Degree. OR No experience required in lieu of Masters Degree. Working proficiency in C and C++ for embedded or systems level development Knowledge of embedded Linux, BSPs, bootloaders, device drivers, kernel integration, or board bring-up Ability to develop microcontroller firmware and interface with board-level peripherals Knowledge of source control, build systems, testing, technical documentation, and multidisciplinary engineering practices Preferred Qualifications Aerospace, defense, avionics, space, or other high-reliability product development Development of FPGA logic using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog ARM, Power Architecture, or RISC-V platforms; real-time operating systems; and bare-metal development AMD/Xilinx or Intel FPGA tools and embedded Linux environments such as Yocto, or Peta Linux Experience using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers Experience supporting products through architecture, development, integration, qualification, production introduction, and sustaining engineering