Sr. Embedded Systems Architect Engineer - Redmond, United States - B.E. Meyers

Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced photonic systems for the Defense and Aerospace industries. The company's core competencies are laser solutions for aiming, illumination, targeting, and non-lethal visual disruption for a wide range of platforms, including individual and crew-served weapons, fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and unmanned systems. This includes the development of compact precision laser modules for UAV sensor suites and other integrated systems applications. With representatives in the U.S. and oa presence in 38 nations internationally, and as an ISO 9001:2015 certified Meyers & Co. delivers excellence from concept development through final production, all from our headquarters in Redmond, manufacturer, B.E. Washington, USA.

The B.E. Meyers & Co. Sr. Embedded Systems Architect Engineer is responsible for developing embedded and PC-based software for controlling electro-optical based products to ensure system functionality from prototype to production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the software/firmware and electrical disciplines for multiple projects.
• Provides, or ensures, back-up coverage for all team members.
• Provides support to other multi-disciplinary teams and the engineering department staff.
• Responsible for understanding and adapting to new technologies, tools, methods, and processes.
• Design well thought-out code using C with an emphasis on quality, simplicity, maintainability, and performance.
• Develops and maintains technical documentation covering software architecture, design, and verification.
• Conduct software code reviews that include testing results and documentation.
• Will review internal and external customer requirements and conversion to measurable system specifications.
• Work closely with project managers to define the scope of work for upcoming product releases and provides accurate project status.
• Anticipates, communicates, and manages project "show-stoppers" and/or other project risks, and escalates as appropriate.
• Participates in the full life cycle of our products including design, development, code reviews, testing, documentation, and deployment.
• Build and improve small and large-scale testing tools/GUIs, frameworks, and methodologies using NI LabVIEW.
• Defines software configuration management and release processes.
• Debug skills and familiarity with use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, spectrum analyzers, function generators, soldering irons, etc.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to solve difficult problems in an individual or team setting.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth and BLE technology is a plus
• Familiarity with Android or iPhone application development is a plus
• LabVIEW experience a plus
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must love guns

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will lead a small team of software/firmware & electrical engineers.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field, and five or more years of work experience.
• Basic understanding of Electrical Engineering and electronics.
• Design production-quality code for products and production GUIs for automation purposes.
• Proficiency of C/C++ programming language is required.
• Demonstrated ability to design real-time embedded systems, state-machines, and thread-safe algorithms.
• Experience with graphical programming tools such as Python or LabVIEW or GUI development.
• Experience with version control and software release pipelines.
• Experience in developing and deploying embedded software on resource-constrained microprocessors.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of embedded serial communication protocols including SPI, I2C, RS-232/422/485, USB and Ethernet.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills at the hardware/software level using standard laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ability to interface with test instruments using USB, Ethernet, or GPIB communication.
• One year minimum team lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience setting priorities, managing project schedules, and giving performance feedback.
• Team player with excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from group of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to understand advanced mathematical concepts such as derivatives, integrals, exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• IDE tools and/or C/C++ toolchains for embedded microcontrollers.
• LabVIEW development experience preferred.
• Proficient with standard MS Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires the incumbent to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally and regularly requires walking, sitting, talking, and using hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. The employee will be required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in an office environment. (Examples: business office with computers and/or computer printers, light traffic). Occasional work with units being tested in thermal chambers may result in light manufacturing noise levels.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted using our online application process only. To be considered for this position, please apply online at:

This position may require use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

B.E. Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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