Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, test, and debug embedded software, primarily bare metal firmware, for microcontroller platforms using C and C++.
• Under guidance, create and modify device drivers and low level interfaces for peripherals such as GPIO, timers, ADC/DAC, PWM, UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Bring up firmware on prototype and production hardware, using lab instruments including digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and in-circuit debuggers.
• Support integration of embedded software with electrical hardware, motion control, and sensor feedback; assist in troubleshooting hardware software interactions.
• Analyze test results and document findings in spreadsheets or more advanced analysis methods.
• Utilize the DSM version control system for all software work, following established branching and merging practices.
• Participate in code and design reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• With oversight, reliably document test results, design configurations, software interfaces, and related data in logs, spreadsheets, formal reports, or comparable formats.
• Learn, support, and execute all quality objectives and deliverables described in the DSM QMS system for assigned projects.
• Contribute to proposals and reports by delivering well written summaries as directed.
• Assist more senior staff as directed.
• Work on assigned tasks diligently and in a safe manner that protects yourself and others.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of software or embedded software engineering experience, including internships or co-op roles.
• Strong programming discipline in C or C++, with familiarity; knowledge of VHDL or Verilog is a plus.
• Fundamental understanding of microcontroller basics, including memory, interrupts, timers, and peripheral registers.
• Experience with common laboratory sensors and instrumentation such as encoders, LVDTs, multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and capacitive probes.
• Ability to read schematics and component datasheets sufficiently to interface software with hardware is preferred.
• Experience with a version control system such as Git.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Technologies

• C, C++
• VHDL, Verilog
• Git
• RTOS
• Excel
• In-circuit debuggers

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

Salary range is USD 80,000 to 90,000 per year.

Application Question(s)

• Please highlight 1 to 2 key accomplishments from your most recent role.

Security Clearance

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location

• Onsite in Franklin, TN