Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering

• Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea
• Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments
• With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape
• From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data
• Silvus is seeking an Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering to join our Engineering Group, reporting to the Director of Software Engineering. The successful individual in this role will lead a team to participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects
• This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features
• Lead a team of engineers and be responsible for the team’s success on the assigned projects
• Work with the Director of Software Engineering and the rest of the engineering team to improve engineering process, product quality, reliability, and performance
• Develop device drivers and board support packages
• Develop the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols
• Develop efficient wireless multicast protocols for mobile ad-hoc networking
• Develop network management software and user interfaces
• Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications
• Perform system level design and implement security protocols and encryption algorithms on StreamCaster radios and other products
• Support product security effort and regulatory compliance requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria
• Engage with and support customer as needed
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative
• Office environment
• Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:
• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing
• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves
• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves
• Walking/Moving in the labs

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

• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
• Expertise in network configurations and programming
• Linux kernel driver development expertise
• Experience with leading a team of engineers to do hands on development
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
• Expertise in board support package and secureboot in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and/or Microchip Polarfire SoC based products
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields
• Minimum 8 years of relevant embedded system software development experience
• Strong expertise in C programming
• Experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms
• Proven experience with audio codecs and stream protocols
• Scripting languages such as Bash and Python
• Demonstrated experience with networking protocols such as IPsec, IGMP, SNMP
• Experience with communication systems and networking products development
• Working knowledge and understanding of NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria certification