Forces To Invent The Future

Mission Systems

EngineerEmbeddedSoftware

$88–131k Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Engineer Embedded Software at Forces To Invent The Future. Skills: Embedded Software, Manufacturing Test, RF Systems. Support to Production. Update software governing test equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure excellence in hardware and software; Meet contractual acceptance testing; Meet environmental screening commitments; Reduce cost; Reduce cycle time; Reduce defects

Industry & Context.

Mission Systems
Problems you'll solve

Problem solvers; Innovative problem solvers; Troubleshoot discrepancies; Provide solutions

Eligibility Requirements

10% Travel, Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, US Citizenship required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 2 years relevant OR a Master of Science (MS) degree in equivalent fields with 0 or more years of experience, Experience with programming languages such as C#, C, Java or Lab Windows CVI, Experience with troubleshooting of hardware, software, or firmware issues, Experience completing software projects involving software design / development activities and/or integration and validation activities on schedule and on budget, Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, US Citizenship required

Nice to Have

Python and MATLAB experience, Experience with schematic generation such as Cadence, Prior software troubleshooting experience of test equipment or prime hardware, Experience in troubleshooting unit under test, Experience with RF Electronic systems in manufacturing or design (software, firmware, etc. ) environment, Experience working with use of any test instruments such as (but not limited to) Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, etc., Familiarity with reading schematics and interpreting electrical one-lines, Experience using GitHub, Active DoD Security Clearance

What You'll Do.

Support to Production

Update software governing test equipment

Troubleshoot software discrepancies

Coordinate with engineering and production

Meet contractual acceptance testing

Investigate new testing requirements

Design solutions for testing

Generate test procedures

Maintain test procedures

Revise test procedures

Generate hardware drawings

Maintain hardware drawings

Revise hardware drawings

Review quality metrics

Implement continuous improvement

Collaborate on testability

Maintain test stations

Create test station concepts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across functional groups; Collaborate with product Design Engineer; Collaborate with Test Hardware Engineer; Collaborate with Quality Assurance Engineer; Collaborate with Manufacturing Technician; Collaborate with Electrical Design Engineering; Collaborate with Software & Firmware Engineering; Collaborate with Production technician; Collaborate with Project Management; Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering; Collaborate with Industrial Engineering; Collaborate with Quality organizations; Collaborate with design engineering; Collaborate with multiple levels of leadership; Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with vendors; Build professional relationships; Collaborate with Process Engineering; Collaborate with Shop Operations; Collaborate with Mission Assurance

Communication Scope

Communicate well across functions; Interface/communicate with multiple levels of leadership; Communicate with clients; Communicate with vendors

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