Senior Software Engineer

Our client in Bethesda, Maryland is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to participate in the definition, design, development, and testing of software in our next-generation active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals. You will collaborate with our hardware, software, and manufacturing teams as well as external vendors to help provide best-in-class solutions for our customers.

Senior Software Engineer Responsibilities

• Define, design, develop, and test software for active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals.
• Work closely with hardware and firmware teams to implement real-time algorithms for beamforming operations across a variety of antenna subsystem architectures.
• Lead software activities related to new product and feature prototyping and board bring-up.
• Develop algorithms and software to provide efficient manufacturing, calibration, and factory testing of active phased-array antennas and satellite user terminals.
• Create comprehensive test plans to ensure that product requirements are satisfied or exceeded.
• Assist in various aspects of software and product testing, including unit tests, automated testing, and manual test execution.
• Assist in troubleshooting of issues in development, manufacturing, and operational environments.
• Mentor junior software engineers
• 5% Travel required.

Senior Software Engineer Required Qualification

• BSEE/BSCE/BSCS with 10+ years of related industry experience or MSEE/MSCE/MSCS with 8+ years of related industry experience.
• Advanced experience in C/C++ programming on embedded platforms, including user space applications and kernel programming (e.g. device drivers).
• Experience with design and development in an embedded Linux environment on ARM microprocessors.
• Effective debugging, analysis, and testing on embedded platforms with real-time scheduling considerations.
• Strong experience with various standard interfaces/protocols, including RS222, RS422, Ethernet, SPI, UART, I2C, FSK, etc.
• Good working knowledge of software version control systems, Git in particular.
• Experience with bench test equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, etc.
• Project experience with unit testing and automated functional & performance testing.

Senior Software Engineer Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with circuit schematic and PCB layout.
• Knowledge of digital wireless communication systems and modern satellite communication systems.
• Knowledge of phased array antenna operation.
• Experience with design and implementation of real-time software for antenna tracking and digital communications.
• Experience with Python or other high-level languages.
• Experience with Agile software methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Scrum) and associated tools (e.g. Jira)

TriMech Services is an engineering resource provider specializing in the placement of qualified technical candidates for both temporary and direct hire opportunities. TriMech Services offers a unique approach to matching the specialized skill sets of our candidates to our clients' specific engineering requirements.

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