About the Job
EDGE is an advanced technology group dedicated to developing disruptive solutions for defense and beyond. We are focused on solving real-world challenges and bringing innovative technologies and services to market with increased speed and efficiency. At EDGE, our people inspire us to envision a new world of endless possibilities. We leverage advanced technologies including autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, directed energy, and artificial intelligence. To transform the defense industry, we encourage collaboration and creativity among our teams. Join us to be part of our initiative for Advanced Concepts and help enable a secure future.
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Key Accountabilities
- Implement layer 1/PHY radio front-end algorithms for FPGA or Microcontroller applications.
- Develop layer 2 algorithms for Microcontroller environments.
- Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware for microcontrollers based on Cortex-M architectures (e.g., STM32, NXP LPC, Microchip PIC).
- Work with RTOS like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX on microcontrollers.
- Implement Linux drivers and kernel modules for custom hardware components.
- Integrate various communication protocols such as I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN in both Linux and microcontroller environments.
- Build Linux client/server applications against UDP, TCP, or IP.
- Utilize C/C++ and assembly programming languages for microcontrollers.
- Design and generate Board Support Packages (BSP) for used SoCs.
- Participate in code reviews, ensure code quality, and adhere to established coding standards.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and sharing knowledge.
- Stay current with advancements in embedded technologies and best practices.
- Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git or SVN) and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Exhibit strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging capabilities.
- Conduct testing and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Knowledge/Qualification & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Communication, Electronics, or Software Engineering.
- 8+ years of experience in embedded software engineering with proficiency in C and C++.
- Strong knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 radio front-end algorithm implementation.
- In-depth understanding of ARM64 and Cortex-M architectures.
- Experience with Linux driver and kernel development.
- Proficiency in bare-metal firmware development for microcontrollers such as STM32, NXP LPC, and Microchip PIC.
- Familiarity with RTOS environments like FreeRTOS, mbed, or ThreadX.
- Knowledge of I2C, UART, SPI, and CAN protocols and their implementation.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with engineers and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
