THE OPPORTUNITY
Silvus is seeking aPrincipalEmbeddedSoftware Engineer, who will report to theDirector of Software Engineeringon ourSoftware Engineeringteam. The successfulindividualin this role will participate in the development of SilvusMANET 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.
Thisposition is based at Silvus Technologiesheadquarters in the heart of vibrantWest Los Angeles,CA,and is on a hybrid schedule. A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary: Lead the architectural design and development of highly efficient low-latency embedded firmware on ARM-based SoCs (e.g., UltraScale+), and optimizing Linux-based networking stacks for wireless applications.
Secondary: Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.
Additional: Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
Additional: Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.
Travel Requirement 6one.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developing embedded firmware using
embedded Linux on ARM processors, for networking, signal processing and/or wireless applications
Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.
All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms.
- Demonstrated experience with socketprogrammingand various Internet/Ethernet protocols.
- Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.
- Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development.
- Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption.
- LinuxInterrupt Service Routine development.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
COMPENSATION
The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate s experience and qualifications.
CA Pay Range: $180,000-$220,000USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on theindividualcandidate.
NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering fields.
- 8+ years of relevantembeddedsystem software development experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on and lead expertise designing and developingembeddedfirmwareusingembeddedLinuxonARMprocessors, for networking, signal processing and/orwirelessapplications
- Expertise in Cprogrammingand experience inLinuxkernel driver development.
- Must be a U.S. Citizendue to clients under U.S. government contracts.
- All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.
Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedDomestic
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
PaidParental & Family Leave
and more!
