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FPGA Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$126K - $163K/yr

Implement embedded software-based testing solutions where applicable to validate FPGA designs. Performance Optimization: Optimize FPGA designs for timing, resource utilization, and throughput.

Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, developing and verifying software for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military airborne, ground and weapons applications. This ...

Experience designing for embedded software. * Experience using Adobe products. * Agriculture knowledge/background. * Strong track record of communicating and presenting effectively. * Capacity to ...

Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, and developing software for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military ground, airborne, and weapons applications. This position ...

Our team needs engineers interested in architecting, designing, and developing software for real-time embedded GPS receivers for military ground, airborne, and weapons applications. This position ...

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What is the difference between Embedded Software Designer vs Firmware Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Software DesignerFirmware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems development, often in hardware labs or software teamsFirmware development for microcontrollers, often in hardware or software teams
Industry UsageConsumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, industrial automationConsumer electronics, IoT devices, automotive, aerospace

Embedded Software Designers focus on creating software that runs on embedded systems, often working closely with hardware. Firmware Engineers develop low-level code that directly interacts with hardware components. While both roles require similar skills and credentials, Embedded Software Designers typically work on higher-level embedded applications, whereas Firmware Engineers focus on low-level firmware development.

What cities in Iowa are hiring for Embedded Software Designer jobs?

Cities in Iowa with the most Embedded Software Designer job openings:

Senior Software Engineer- Datalink Products (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

Prattwhitney
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees

$86K - $165K/yr

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Job description

Position

Senior Software Engineer – Datalink Products

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States – Onsite

Salary Range

$86,800 – $165,200 USD

Responsibilities
  • Design, code, test, and provide ongoing support for embedded systems software to meet technical and customer requirements.
  • Design and code based on low‑level software requirements.
  • Build, test and deliver real‑time embedded software to target environments in support of program and customer commitments.
  • Assist with system level testing, working closely with cross‑functional areas to coordinate desired solutions, documenting problem reports and ensuring resolution activities.
  • Participate in design and code reviews with other members of the team to identify and eliminate problems early in the development process.
Qualifications
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship.
  • Working knowledge of C, C++, Python.
  • Knowledge of designing new software systems using object‑oriented design principles.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership capability for working with internal organizations and external customers.
  • Knowledge of air/ground messaging and related data link protocols (ARINC 429, ARINC 618, VDL Mode 2, TCP/IP, ATN OSI, etc.) and aircrew human‑machine interface design.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Network protocol knowledge and real‑time operating system knowledge.
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems (CMU, RIU, EICAS, MCDU, FMS, ACMS, etc.) and their function in the aircraft.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a lifetime income strategy option.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Student loan repayment program.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits (Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning).
  • Adoption assistance, autism benefit, employee assistance plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
  • Healthy You incentives, wellness rewards program.
  • Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
  • Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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Pratt & Whitney has a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of aviation propulsion. Our story begins in the 1920s and has flourished throughout the decades. We have continuously transformed and reinvented our businesses to offer superior products and services to our customers. In 1925, the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was founded by Frederick B. Rentschler, pioneer of the air-cooled radial engine design which enabled unprecedented power-to-weight ratio. Its first engine, the R-1340 Wasp engine, transformed military and commercial aviation and is still in use today. In 1928, the Canadian division of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was established. In 1944, Pratt & Whitney began its gas turbine and jet propulsion initiative. The company constructed a wind tunnel, laboratory and engineering center to support our allies’ efforts in World War II. In 1945, wartime production included more than 300,000 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted by service members as extremely dependable – a legacy that continues today. From there, Pratt & Whitney continued to design and innovate more powerful, agile, and reliable engines becoming a leader in the aerospace industry. Today, Pratt & Whitney has more than 85,000 engines in service and more than 16,000 customers worldwide.

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Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

East Hartford, CT, US