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Raytheon · 1 day ago

Principal Firmware and Control Engineer

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

8+ years exp

Raytheon is a defense contractor focused on providing security solutions. They are seeking a Principal Firmware and Control Engineer to design, implement, and verify embedded firmware for motor control systems, collaborating with various engineering teams to optimize hardware designs.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will help design, implement and verify motor control embedded firmware designs for current and future Control Actuation Systems

You will implement digital control algorithms in C/C++ in conjunction with the Controls and Algorithms team

Additionally, you will interact with mechanical and electrical design engineers and vendors to optimize hardware designs

Qualification

Embedded firmware designC/C++ developmentMATLAB/SimulinkDigital control algorithmsFPGA firmwareVHDLSignal electronics designGITCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

A minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded firmware design, development and/or verification

Experience with C/C++ development on any embedded hardware platforms

Experience with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink

Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Experience of developing firmware or software for safety significant environments including requirements development and traceability, design decomposition and documentation, static code analysis, design to safety critical coding standards such as MISRA-C, test case development, code coverage including modified decision/code coverage (MC/DC), code coverage analysis and formal qualification testing

A working understanding of configurable logic (FPGA firmware) and VHDL

Experience implementing digital control algorithms in hardware including embedded microcontrollers, digital signal processors, FPGAs and a working understanding of serial communication interfaces, analog to digital converters, and PWM generators

Experience working with and integrating hardware

Basic understanding of modeling and controls of electric motors and solid background in PMSM motor fundamentals

Digital and analog signal electronics design, development and verification

Use of software/firmware configuration management tools such as GIT, Subversion or similar tools

Strong verbal and written communication and ability to work hands-on in teams

Basic proficiency with model development and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink