Embedded System Engineer

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain firmware and software for Globalstar satellite gateway applique
• Develop and maintain firmware and software for Globalstar satellite mobile terminal
• Write efficient and testable embedded C and JavaScript software
• Perform integration between gateway applique and the backend application server
• Setup and maintain laboratory equipment to support end-to-end system bench testing
• Design system performance models and stress tests
• Perform code impact analysis and understand changes at a system level
• Play an active role in designing reusable libraries applicable across the product roadmap
• Propose and implement Software unit test frameworks to improve code quality
• Triage and prioritize operational issues to ensure an incredible customer experience
• Take ownership of software/firmware component architecture and assist in robust requirements definition
• Assist in designing a seamless customer experience for integrating Globalstar products

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams
• Able to quickly comprehend and debug existing code
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Able to self-manage and prioritize multiple projects with aggressive due dates
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks of yourself and others.
• Must maintain a high level of energy and positive attitude through challenging situations and project demands.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to work both independently and within a team environment.

Education and Experience:

• BS or MS degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
• Minimum of three (3) plus years of post-college experience in a software engineering position, preferably in a wireless related role
• Hands on expertise with Embedded C for Free RTOS, ARM processor, and Linux OS
• Hands on expertise with JavaScript programing language
• Experience writing or modifying peripheral drivers for SPI, I2C UART, USB
• Experience with signal processing theory, algorithm, and implementation techniques
• Experience writing requirements or technical specifications driven from high level user stories
• Familiarity with Matlab/Octave programing language.
• Familiarity with Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs
• FPGA experience is desired
• DSP implementation on Software Defined Radio platforms is desired
• RF experience is desired
• Proficient in GIT configuration management, with experience in Atlassian Bitbucket desired
• Experience using a bug tracking system or software managed development process (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla)