Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer

ACARA Solutions and our client in Colorado Springs, CO have a contract-to-hire position available

• Develop and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++ programming language
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software and hardware components
• Perform debugging, testing, and optimization of embedded systems
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of software development practices
• Document software design, code, and unit tests
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company processes

What Sets You Apart

• Exceptional experience with C and/or C++
• Proven experience with low-level driver development
• Experience with unit test frameworks
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C)

Additional Skills You May Have, Or Skills You Are Willing To Learn

• Signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP)
• Programming languages such as Rust, Python, MATLAB
• Advanced Linux operating systems knowledge (Drivers, networking, system services, etc.)
• Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
• Network protocols and socket programming
• Cryptographic techniques and secure boot
• Power management in embedded systems
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Automated testing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) git pipelines

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with C or C++.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with low-level driver development.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with unit test frameworks.

• Master's Degree.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C).
• Signal processing and digital signal processing (DSP).
• Programming languages such as Rust, Python, MATLAB.
• Advanced Linux operating systems knowledge (Drivers, networking, system services).
• Multi-threaded and multi-core programming.
• Network protocols and socket programming.
• Cryptographic techniques and secure boot.
• Power management in embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Automated testing and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) git pipelines.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.