Senior Engineer (Embedded Systems)

About HALCON

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in-house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems. This includes design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end-to-end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing. As well, we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in embedded system architecture, with a focus on optimizing system design, enhancing functionality, and incorporating embedded software solutions.
• Active involvement in the design and development of both embedded systems and embedded software, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of software within hardware environments.
• Responsibility for internal integration verification to ensure compatibility and performance of all subsystems, including both hardware and software components.
• Provision of technical support for system integration, facilitating robust and reliable system performance through effective embedded software and hardware integration.
• Development and implementation of digital firmware, FPGA programming, and embedded software, emphasizing innovation in system and subsystem design, coding, evaluation, testing, and reporting.
• Competence in analog and digital design, including advanced knowledge in high-speed design (up to 500 MHz), low-noise design, and proficiency in Analog/Digital and Digital/Analog converters.
• Guidance provided to design teams regarding the technical specifications of digital hardware design and embedded software development, with consideration of international standards, practices, and certification requirements.
• Insights offered into high-speed testing practices, qualification processes, and high-speed PCB layout practices, including the integration and testing of embedded software.
• Leadership in the implementation of advanced engineering practices, organizing and chairing design reviews, and managing Hardware Interface Control Documents and Development Specifications, with a strong emphasis on embedded software quality and performance.

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded systems engineering, with significant experience in embedded software development, including system and subsystem design, coding, evaluation, testing, and integration.
• Exposure to classification/certification processes of software/firmware, with a strong understanding of embedded software development practices.
• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required; a Master's degree or higher is preferred.

Key Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in the design and development of embedded systems and software, with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, FPGA programming, and the development of digital firmware and embedded software.
• Strong leadership skills in guiding design teams through the complexities of digital hardware design and embedded software development, ensuring compliance with international standards.
• Experienced in conducting high-speed testing, overseeing PCB layout practices, and integrating and validating embedded software within complex systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering practices, supervise design reviews, and manage critical engineering documents, with a focus on achieving excellence in embedded software and system design.

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