Senior Embedded Software Engineer

• Silvus is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Engineering Group, reporting to the Senior Engineering Director for Irvine with dotted-line reporting to the Director of Software Engineering. 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 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 drivers 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
• WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Office environment
• Trade shows
• Outdoor environment for demonstrations
• 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
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments
• 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

• Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; 3 years of relevant embedded system software development experience with an advanced STEM degree
• 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
• Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel drive development
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts
• Master of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, or Computer Science
• Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as the CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) suite
• Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols
• Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system
• Linux Interrupt Service Routine development
• Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption
• Experience in AMD UltraScale+, MPSoC, Microchip Polarfire SoC, or BSP (Board Support Package) development