Embedded C++ Software Engineer

We’ve determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you’ll find the standard job description for this opportunity.
Must Haves:

• C++
• Security Clearance
• U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware
• Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice to Haves:

• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real-time embedded systems
• Experience with Modern C++ techniques
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178

Job Description:

Our company's Integrated Mission Systems is seeking a Software Engineer. Responsibilities include the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The selected candidate will be working as a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.
Essential Functions

• Support the engineering team members as a subject matter expert in embedded software application development, through guidance and direction to one or more software engineers
• Investigate root cause of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
• Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily C/C++ and Python), implementing software for embedded real time operating systems

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 6+ years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware
• Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills

• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real time embedded systems
• Experience with Modern C++ techniques
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178

Skills and Certifications

• C++
• Security Clearance

About Altimeter Solutions

Altimeter Solutions, LLC is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing clients the highest quality analytical and technical consultative services possible. Altimeter's mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions and services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value.