Chipton-Ross is seeking an Embedded Software Engiener for a contract opportunity in Owego, NY, BASIC

QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

Experience:

5-6 years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in embedded or real-time contexts.

Software Verification:

1-2 years of experience developing and executing software verification procedures, including creation of test plans, verification matrices, and compliance reporting.

Clearance:

Active Full-Secret security clearance.

Technical Skills:

Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and C. Strong debugging skills with hardware tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers). Version control expertise (Git). Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design & Development Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications. Develop and sustain legacy codebases used across multiple projects. Implement low-level C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
• Embedded & Firmware Integration Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems (Xilinx, PolarFire). Produce firmware, drivers, and hardware-abstraction layers for mission-critical platforms.
• CI/CD & Build Automation Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) to streamline builds, tests, and deployments. Use build systems such as CMake or Make; script automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Quality & Compliance Enforce coding standards (MISRA C/C++, C++ Core Guidelines). Conduct peer reviews, unit-testing (GoogleTest), and maintain comprehensive test suites.
• Documentation & Communication Create clear design documents, interface specifications, and maintenance guides.

Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

(DESIRED

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

):

• Bare-Metal & Driver Development
• Low-level programming for microcontrollers or SoCs without an OS.
• Hardware Driver Development
• Writing drivers for ASICs, FPGA interfaces, and peripheral devices.
• Embedded C/C++
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Building and maintaining automated pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
• C# Development
• Tooling, test harnesses, or GUI applications.
• FPGA Development
• Familiarity with Xilinx/PolarFire families, Vivado/Libero toolchains, Vitis/Softconsole Development Environments.
• Scripting/Automation
• Python, Bash, PowerShell for workflow automation. Education & Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Optional certifications: C++ Institute certification, Xilinx Certified, security clearance courses.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Accredited

HSD/GED WORK HOURS

• Full-Time
• 4/10 work schedule
• 1st Sfhfit