Software Development Engineer

Description

Teledyne Controls is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our team developing advanced avionics solutions. This role focuses on designing and implementing embedded software for platforms running Linux Yocto distributions and RTOS environments, with a strong emphasis on security features and digital signature integration. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on development skills and a deep understanding of embedded computing, board support packages (BSP), device drivers, network stack (TCP/IP/UDP) and wireless technologies (Wi-Fi and cellular networks) development using C/C++/Python for embedded devices. Experience in avionics or safety-critical systems is a plus. The candidate will work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute significantly to projects.

The priority for this position will be as follows:

• Develop and maintain embedded software for avionics platforms.
• Design and integrate Board Support Packages (BSP) and device drivers.
• Implement and optimize network stacks (ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, SFTP) and wireless technologies (GSM/UMTS/LTE/G5).
• Ensure system security through cryptographic techniques and secure boot processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-reliability solutions for IoT-enabled avionics systems.
• Participate in code reviews, system integration, and verification activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and maintain operating systems, board support packages, boot loaders, and applications using custom Linux environments such as Yocto Linux, and RTOS using Agile development methodologies with CI/CD development pipeline.
• Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing, debugging, and certification of software.
• Complete software documentation, processes and procedures for installation and maintenance using engineering tools suites of ATLASSIAN product line (JIRA, Bamboo), Git, Bamboo, SmartBear Continuous Integration suite and IBM Rational DOORS.
• Acts as a technical reviewer of existing designs and provides input for documentation of new or existing programs; integrates software with existing systems.
• Supports, maintains, and documents software functionality; documents and demonstrates solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• May prepare and install solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming.
• Provides application support to other departments and personnel as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in a related field and 2+ years of directly related experience and/or training.
• Deep understanding of programming languages, standards and tools such as C/C++, Python, Bitbake, ICE probes, Remote Debugging, Digital Certificates, Encryption, various tools and methodologies for developing low-level firmware and embedded code.
• Experience in development of board support packages (BSPs) and/or tailoring of BSPs for Yocto Linux
• Experience in using COTS bootloaders such as Secure boot and digital signatures
• Experience in using ARM microprocessors, TPM processors for Secure Boot of embedded devices.
• Strong knowledge of cellular and network stacks (ARP, TCP/IP, UDP, TFTP/FTP) technology, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for data applications and communication.
• Experience in maintaining custom Linux environments to keep pace with CVEs as they are discovered.
• Experience at least one of the following: TCP/IP, USB, SPI, I2, RAM FAT.
• Experience and use of source control/development tools Git/GitHub, JIRA, Bamboo.
• Knowledge of Avionic Environments, Development Standards such as DO-178C, Avionic Protocols such as ARINC429, ARINC 717 are a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees)

Salary Range:

$90,800.00-$121,100.000

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.