Senior Embedded Software Engineer

THE COMPANY

Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission : connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever-evolving Mobile-Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.

Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S Departments of Defense, to International, Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry-leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers.

Wouldn't you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of " Keeping Our Heroes Connected () "?

Silvus' rapid growth is fueled by a focus on research and innovation and a team of the most passionate, skilled, and creative thinking individuals. If you are looking for a challenging experience, you owe it to yourself to learn how Silvus can provide a rewarding opportunity that creates a pathway to a fulfilling career.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is recruiting a Senior Embedded Software Engineer reporting to the Director of Software Engineering on the Software Engineering team. The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus' MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features.

This Senior Embedded Software Engineer position is based at Silvus Technologies' headquarters in the heart of vibrant West Los Angeles, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule; a minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementation of software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.

Network management software and web interface implementation.

Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms.

Audio streaming and push to talk voice application implementation.

Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.

Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.

Device driver and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC-V based systems.

Linux system customization and scripting.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

Minimum 5 years of relevant embedded system software development experience.

Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development.

Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as the CNSA (Commercial National Security Algorithm) suite.

Experience with socket programming and various Internet / Ethernet protocols.

Understanding of MAC and Networking layer of a communication system.

Experience in AMD UltraScale+, MPSoC, Microchip Polarfire SoC, or BSP (Board Support Package) development.

Strong working understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec).

Linux Interrupt Service Routine development.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment.

Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following :

Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set-up of demonstrations and testing.

Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

Walking / Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range

$135,000-$200,000 USD

NOTE - As a U.S. Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions; only job postings for positions located in the U.S. Exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position.

All Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.

Silvus is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.