Sparton · 1 day ago
Embedded Software Engineer III (Sr. Embedded Software Engineer)
De Leon Springs, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, specializing in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States’ undersea warfare arsenal. The Embedded Software Engineer III designs and develops software applications, performs coding, debugging, and testing, and may direct junior level software engineers.
Hardware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop software modules using the C programming language for real time embedded systems
Develop test software modules using C, C++, Python, and/or Labview programming language
Develop build automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Windows batch files
Participate in software, electronics and system design reviews
Understand how to read schematics and understand electronics designs
Understand concepts needed for low level software development on “bare metal” systems
Understand concepts needed to create drivers for hardware interfaces
Test software using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and signal generators
File bug reports for defects noticed during testing
Correct software bugs and resolve software bug reports
Support other software engineers in the software development process
Participate in product software failure analysis activities and compile test and failure analysis reports
Generates software design documentation and report data from tests
Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities
May provide training and/or direction to technicians
May provide input to bid and proposal activities
May provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors
May require participation in product field tests requiring travel
Qualification
Required
4-year degree from an accredited university in BSCS, Engineering, or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
A minimum of 5 years of experience in software
Experience developing embedded software in C or C++; additional languages a plus
Experience with FreeRTOS and Micrium uC-OSII and uC-OSIII (or equivalent)
Experience with device driver and operating system implementation. Also known as 'Low Level' or 'Bare metal'
Experience with microprocessor components and peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, interrupts, clock configuration, etc.)
Experience with peripherals, such as Analog to Digital Converters (ADCs), Digital to Analog Converters
Electrical/Electronic design experience – schematic capture and board layout
Good working knowledge of full software development lifecycle
Knowledge of software systems architecture for embedded real-time systems
ARM Cortex M Processor Architecture
Digital processing concepts and DSP processors
Experience implementing (not just configuring) Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
Knowledge of physical layer communication concepts and/or communication theory
Analog Devices Blackfin processors
Digital logic design using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) with Verilog and VHDL and verification with ModelSim
Proficient user of software tools (requirements tracking, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, programmers, JTAG, etc.)
Familiarity with Intel (formerly Altera) Quartus, Xilinx Vivado design tools, Lattice iCEcube2 software
Practical skills for bench-level work, including the ability to configure test equipment to verify design
Familiarity of software tools (requirements tracking, compiler, assemblers, debuggers, programmers, JTAG, etc
Working knowledge of data acquisition concepts, instrument control, test, measurement and implementation of control interfaces to hardware
Digital signal processing algorithm modelling and implementation for audio and/or radio frequency (RF) applications in MATLAB
Ability to use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems
Ability to write technical reports and contribute to presentations
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Must show initiative and motivation and have the ability to act independently to resolve technical issues
Must be a U.S. Citizen
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred
Desktop and network software development experience a plus
Benefits
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Flexible work schedules available based on position: + 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off + 5/8s + 4/10s + 3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
Company
Sparton
Sparton provides electromechanical devices with capabilities that include concept development, industrial design.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-23Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tracy Howard
President and CEO
Dave Powell
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Engineer
Recent News
2025-08-19
2024-02-28
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