Job Title: Software Engineer IV
Department: Software Engineering
IWT is a solutions-oriented company dedicated to creating revolutionary communications solutions for a myriad of applications with focus in safety, security and defense. Our mission is to continue to build a strong and profitable organization by selecting and retaining top-tier, self-driven engineering team members. This team is an integral part of a larger product development, service and support organization; working together to deliver products and services that enrich our customer’s lives by making them safer, more effective and more profitable.
IWT product highlights include the market-leading SENTINEL™ Underground Communications and Tracking System and SENTINEL™ Emergency Mine Rescue Communications and Tracking System. These highly-scalable, fault-tolerant, intrinsically-safe mesh network systems provides the backbone for critical voice and data communications in challenging underground environments. SENTINEL™ systems are deployed in over 100 underground facilities inside and outside of the United States. In addition to SENTINEL™, the IWT Envok Sensor Monitoring Network recently underwent a successful DOE-funded pilot deployment at the Hanford Superfund cleanup site in Washington State and is being prepared for full release. Other successful IWT products include the Remote Missile Launch System which is currently being used at Navy and Marine training facilities and the COYOTE Sensor and Communications System™ which has been successfully deployed on both the northern and southern U.S borders.
In addition to product development for the mining, defense, environmental sensor and public safety markets, IWT is dedicated to maintaining its technological edge by continually engaging in cutting-edge research and development with recent examples being advanced mesh networking routing, ultra-wideband (UWB) communications, Bluetooth, LTE/5G and seismic detection and classification algorithms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Analyze software requirements to design an embedded software solution within the given resource constraints.
Consult with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to determine functional requirements, to design software interfaces, and to provide support for hardware verification.
Design, code, integrate, test, configure, and document complete system and software solutions.
Stay up-to-date on current wireless, networking and processing technologies.
Consult with customers concerning maintenance of software system.
Clearly communicate and present designs and tradeoffs to development team, customers, and potential customers.
Mentor junior engineers.
Provide inputs for budgetary quotes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
· Self-motivated, curious-minded, creative, innovative and flexible team player
· Technical bachelor's degree (BSEE or BSCS) from a four-year college or university, and at least ten years related experience required.
· Proficiency with C, C++ and Python.
· Experience with real-time embedded operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, etc.
· Experience with Linux
· Experience developing drivers, protocol stacks, and limited applications a plus.
· Must be a US citizen with no dual citizenships
Desired:
- Advanced degree in engineering, computer science or similar field.
- Experience with product development in standard areas such as APCO Project 25, cellular standards, Bluetooth, 802.11, WiMedia, 802.15.4, and/or TCP/IP networked products is a plus.
- Experience with UltraWideband (UWB) and other positioning technologies.
- Experience with DSPs, FPGAs and SoCs
- Experience with sensor networks.
Development Skills:
The ability to work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers and emulators is essential.
Reasoning Ability:
Candidate must possess the ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Innovative Thinking:
Individual must display original thinking and creativity; meeting challenges with resourcefulness in a timely manner.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for this job are those required of a normal desk job in a typical office setting.
Equal employment opportunity policy:
IWT does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable accommodation policy:
Federal contractors must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
