Embedded Firmware Engineer

Company: Jacobs
Location: Severn
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Your Impact:
Your Impact:
Do you have a passion for designing and implementing novel waveforms for SDR-based communications systems? What about leading Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) special projects-sound interesting? If so, then Jacobs has a great opportunity for you in our Special Projects Division (SPD). SPD is a rapidly growing division within the Rapid Solutions sector of Jacobs that is leading development of next generation communications modules, systems, and special projects. This division has a small company atmosphere where you can solve challenging problems, expand your abilities and advance your career.
This individual will work on small project teams to conceive, analyze, design, implement, test, deploy, and maintain real-time H/W-based solutions for modern communications systems. Implementation includes DEMOD/DSP algorithm development, hardware integration, test development and deployment. This position offers the opportunity for direct interaction with end users and customers.
Responsibilities:

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  Design and implement SDR modules in firmware and software
  
  
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  Document and version control work products per engineering process
  
  
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  Interface with project teammates to ensure successful project execution
  
  
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  Work in a Scrum environment using Atlassian tools, and participate in daily standups, weekly sprint planning, and PR code reviews.
  
  
  Here's What You'll Need:
  Here's What You'll Need:
  
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    Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other equivalent field of discipline.
    
    
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    5-8+ years of experience in practical system development and deployment.
    
    
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    Demonstrated knowledge programming FPGA devices with VHDL/Verilog.
    
    
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    Experience in C/C++ embedded software development for microcontrollers.
    
    
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    Experience with low level device drivers such as UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, ADC, DAC, etc.
    
    
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    Strong background in DSP with an emphasis in communications theory.
    
    
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    Demonstrated knowledge of implementing algorithms in Fixed Point H/W with an emphasis in FPGA based solutions.
    
    
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    Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
    
    
    Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and supplemental language (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf) .

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