Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Advanced Engineering & Sciences (AES) is a Division of ITT Corporation. We have a talented staff of engineers and scientists who maintain the critical skills necessary to tackle our customers' most complex tasks and problems.AES is known for our ability to develop and apply innovative solutions to problems and threats. We understand current and future markets, anticipate customer needs, and shape innovative and cost effective technology solutions.The application of our premier engineering and scientific resources has allowed us to achieve preeminence as a technological leader. We work in the following areas: Applied technology Communications systems integration Information collection, management, security, processing and control Missile defense Nuclear, biological and chemical defense Space and intelligence systems Telecommunications If you are looking for a challenging career where you can put your talents to work finding innovative solutions to complex problems, then you have found the right company! ITT is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support programs in Free-Space Optical (FSO) lasercom and signal processing and communications systems, participating in all phases of the system development life cycle.Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end design of embedded systems. Perform system trades to assist in selecting all subsystems including computing platform and operating system, communications interfaces, and data acquisition interfaces. Create software architecture and design, and lead small teams of embedded software engineers in the development of embedded software. Support systems engineering and product assurance teams in system verification. Required: BS in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with MS preferred. At least 12 years experience in embedded systems development, with at least 3 years experience leading and managing software development teams. Experience in leadership roles supporting formal software engineering processes, in all phases of the software life cycle.Required Skills: C/C++; Linux; open source software; real time operating systems such as Wind River, RTLinux, Monta Vista, and others; development of device drivers; multi-threaded software; Debugging embedded software using JTAG and/or In-Circuit-Emulators (ICE).Desired: Experience with the X-MIDAS signal processing environment; Experience with closed loop control systems, Experience with communication theory and signal processing; Experience with code and algorithm optimization; Experience with FPGA development using VHDL or Verilog. Experience with hardware/software co-development and System-On-a-Chip (SOC) development. Experience with bus and interface standards such as PCI and VME. Experience with the TCP/IP network protocol stack. Experience with development of software for multi-core processors; Experience with high performance communications networks such as Fibre Channel, Infiniband, and Myrinet; Experience with OOA/OOD using design patterns and UML; LabView and LabWindows;Clearance: Clearable to TS/SCI; Current clearances highly desired.ITT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2259072&boardid=749