Experienced FPGA Developer and Tester

In North America, our core expertise is related to commercial & military systems in Aeronautics, Aerospace and Transportation:

• Software engineering: real-time embedded & safety-critical control software design, development, testing
• System engineering: control Systems Engineering including requirements, architecture and testing
• Placement services

Our client is a major Tier-1 supplier who designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, actuators and motor controls. They partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, our client is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

As part of our project activities, you will be involved in DO-178C Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification projects.  Responsibilities will include test embedded safety-critical software applications embedded on Aerospace or Defense Systems. The role may evolve into a leadership or software development role.

The role can be onsite, hybrid (CT), or fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Engage directly with customers to resolve technical or logistical issues.
• Independently execute according to project plans.
• Provide technical guidance to team members, ensuring alignment with quality objectives and drive results through leadership and collaboration.
• Effectively and timely communicate with project team and leadership to enable quick issue resolution.
• Collaboratively work with other software and test engineers throughout verification phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Able to work in alignment with regulatory compliance standards.  DO-178C preferred.
• Demonstrate competency sufficient to work with embedded software (such as Assembly, C and C++).
• Demonstrate proficiency with Python.
• Able to develop verification strategies and tests for both simulation and target testing.
• Analysis, evaluation, verification, integration/test of real time embedded software.
• Understanding of both open and closed loop testing along Simulation/Unit Testing and Hardware In the Loop (HIL) Testing.
• Thorough understanding of the software lifecycle (Requirements to Design to Code to Test).

• Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Embedded systems experience including C experience.
• Accepting a range of experience of 3+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.  Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
• Experience in Tool Development and Qualification DO-330 is a bonus.
• Experience in Model Based Development (MBD) and DO-331 is a bonus.
• Experience with System On a Chip (SOC) architecture is a bonus.
• Experience with Board Support Packages and Real Time Operating Systems is a bonus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and lead work packages.
• Preference if located in the Hartford area. Otherwise, must be able to travel approximately six weeks in the year.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life 
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.