About the Role
This position is within an entity dedicated to the design and deployment of advanced, innovative technologies, particularly in the field of high-technology autonomous systems. The role involves fast-tracking the development of various unmanned aerial systems, precision munitions, and guided artillery munitions.
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Core Accountabilities
- Architect and design complex embedded systems, considering real-time constraints, power consumption, and resource limitations.
- Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on Cortex-M architectures, such as STM32, NXP LPC, and Microchip PIC families.
- Develop and maintain firmware with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX on microcontrollers.
- Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components.
- Familiar with the debugging process in Linux (gdb) and in microcontrollers (st-link, Segger J-link).
- Develop user-space applications leveraging APIs like V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg for multimedia processing and image/video capture.
- Optimize software solutions using Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack SDK components (Linux kernel, CUDA, cuDNN, TensorRT).
- Integrate various communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN in both Linux and microcontroller environments.
- Implement Linux client/server against UDP, TCP, or IP.
- Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and follow established coding standards.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, foster a collaborative environment, and share knowledge.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices.
- Utilize a version-controlled environment such as Git or SVN.
- Engage in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline activities.
- Maintain discipline in code writing, including commenting and bug tracking.
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Demonstrate excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
Qualification / Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electronic, or software engineering.
- 15+ years of experience in embedded software engineering with expertise in C and C++.
- Strong understanding of ARM64 and Cortex-M architectures.
- Expertise in Linux driver and kernel development.
- Experience with bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers such as STM32, NXP LPC, and Microchip PIC families.
- Proficient in RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX on microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation in both Linux and microcontrollers.
- Experience with Jetson Linux BSP and NVIDIA JetPack SDK, including Linux kernel, CUDA, cuDNN, and TensorRT.
- Familiarity with multimedia frameworks such as V4L2, GStreamer, and FFmpeg.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Experience in Linux kernel and driver implementation.
- Proficiency in C and C++ programming languages.
- Firmware development experience in microcontrollers.
- Knowledge of Nvidia Jetson Linux BSP.
