Advanced Embedded Software Engineer

Acara Solutions seeks an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer for our client in Canonsburg, PA.

• As an Advanced Embedded Software Engineer (Advanced Software Engineer) for the Torpedo Systems Group, you'll be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for sustaining and creating software for embedded applications.
• You will participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing.
• Design, implement, and test embedded software across the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Analyze requirements and contribute to architectural and design decisions.
• Support existing software and integrate new features into embedded applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability.

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a Linux environment
• Minimum of 5 years of experience writing in C and Multithreaded programming
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a real-time operating System
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working outside of an IDE development environment. (i.e., writing and modifying make files)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience architecting and designing new software applications from design documents.

• Master's Degree.
• Agile experience.
• Experience with Software Source Control tools and concepts (Git or CVS).
• Experience leveraging and integrating pre-existing and legacy software and Firmware modules with National Instruments LabWindows/CVI.
• Experience in developing secure software applications.
• Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems.
• Comfortable providing technical leadership.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

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.
• Active Secret Clearance.