Software Engineers - Linux/VxWorks, Intermediate & Senior Levels

INTRODUCTION:  A small and rapidly growing autonomous business unit (< 100 people) within a two-billion dollar/year publicly traded company, our San Diego location is seeking technical leaders in our Embedded Computing Systems group.Be a part of our Systems Engineering  team! We are designing the latest generation of rugged real-time embedded computing systems for a variety of mission critical applications on today’s most advanced military platforms. We have competitive salaries, industry leading benefits, and career growth opportunities.  In addition, we foster a work environment that is fun to work in through periodic organized events/outings and regular recognition of achievement.  This position represents a key role in our team, providing technical leadership on our most important programs.   SUMMARY:  As a member of the Systems Engineering team, the Software Engineer position will require the ability to be both a strong contributor to architecture development and drive thorough design reviews from preliminary design to product release and beyond. Development experience and strong internals knowledge of embedded operating systems including Linux desired.  In addition, a strong technical knowledge base with hands-on development experience using C/C++ embedded software / firmware development is required with an emphasis on low level hardware interface / device drivers.  Proven project management experience with a track record of delivering complex SW products to market on schedule. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: ·  Ability to work and communicate proactively and effectively in a small cross-functional development team environment. Interact with Product Marketing and Hardware Engineering to guide them with software requirements, feasibility, and testability during the product design phases. ·  Apply good software process methods for all work including requirements gathering, design documentation, coding, reviews, testing, and support for each process phase. ·  Report project status and related issues to SW development manager and / or project lead as required. ·  Propose new product concepts for evaluation, analyzing evolving needs and technology trends that indicate possible product improvements. ·  Develop software using Curtiss-Wright Coding Standards for new and existing hardware. ·  Ability to use various analyzers such as PCI bus, Logic, protocol analyzers and oscilloscopes. ·  Evaluate customer problems, troubleshoot and assist Field Application Engineers and Customers through problem resolution utilizing effective written and verbal communication skills. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: ·  5-7 Years Computer Software / Firmware design for embedded real-time applications. ·  Development and maintenance of embedded Linux/VxWorks device drivers, kernel internals and API?s. ·  Experience with multiple real time operating systems and firmware is a plus but not required. ·  Experience with development environments, software configuration management (i.e., BitKeeper, CVS, PVCS) as well as proficiency in C/C++ and scripting (i.e., Perl, Python). Single board computer development and architecture (i.e., VME and PCI bus), ·  Working knowledge and development of and with Power PC (G3/G4), ·  Knowledge of and experience with interfacing to I/O hardware (i.e., Fibre Channel, FireWire, Ethernet, StarFabric, SCSI, Video, RapidI/O, PCIe), ·  Knowledge of and experience with embedded Linux distributions and tools including Yellow Dog Linux and ELDK and Linux IDE?s. ·  Knowledge of Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SMP) hardware and software including spinlocks is a plus Software process experience (i.e., SEI/CMM), MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: ·  BS or MS in Computer Sciences or Electronic Engineering preferred. Curtiss-Wright Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.   Compensation & Benefits: Curtiss Wright Controls, Embedded Computing offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, optional life and accidental insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Cash Balance Program, Salary Continuation Plan (for Short Term Disability), Long-Term Disability, various supplemental medical and optional life insurances are also available. San Diego Site amenities made available to our employees include: gated parking, on-site fitness center, tennis, volleyball courts, on-site Deli, company events and our beautiful new facilities!     See Job Description