Senior Linux System Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island

RTX BBN Technologies is an organization which values work/life balance and encourages lifelong learning of new technologies. For over 70 years, scientists and engineers in diverse disciplines at RTX BBN Technologies have collaborated to solve real-world problems through research, exploration, development and prototyping. We challenge the status quo, pioneer new technologies, and create transformative solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience in real-time embedded C language system development to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone’s throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Linux and VxWorks real-time software development on a wide range of embedded multi-threaded platforms, integrating with custom hardware, implementation of high-performance embedded solutions, middleware, and implementing control, detection, and tracking algorithms developed by the systems engineering team.

The ideal candidate enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed. This candidate would have eight or more years of experience in implementing and maintaining high performance software, as well as a solid understanding of computer architectures, networking, device drivers, analog and digital interfaces, with experience across multiple real-time operating systems (RTOS). A strong background in signal processing and performance optimization would also be highly sought after.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, implement, test, debug and integrate high performance embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of multiple processor types and FPGAs, with external sensor and control interfaces for deployed DoD real-time software systems hosted on embedded hardware.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional team testing your contributions and analyzing performance.

• Integrate components you develop into a larger system in preparation for real world testing and deployment.

• Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.

• Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.

What You Will Learn:

• Become involved in the technical components of solving our customer’s most complex problems.

• Work with world-class researchers and engineers who embrace innovation and challenge the status quo.

• Gain experience in a highly visible software development team, exposure to the Navy acquisition process, and opportunity to learn new technologies and gain new embedded development experiences.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• Active and transferable Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required on day one.

• Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C/C++ Software, High Performance Computer Systems, Embedded Real-Time Sensors and Control Applications, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.

• Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.)

• Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.

• Proficiency using C/C++.

• Willing to travel 10% to 15%.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ada programming language.

• Familiarity with digital signal processing algorithms and software.

• Knowledge of linear algebra concepts.

• Experience using the VSIPL high performance vector library or another vector processing library.

• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or optimizing algorithms in C/C++.

• Experience with real-time processing optimization.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Location:

• This position is onsite at our Middletown, RI. headquarters

• Relocation assistance available

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D.

• A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.

• A technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.

• Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.

• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.