Embedded Software Specialist/Engineer P54
(12 month fixed term contract salaried position)

Job Description
The embedded software team creates and produces software operating on embedded hardware within the vehicle envelope. They design, develop, and maintain software for real-time embedded vehicle applications such as power distribution, sensor subsystems, and automotive software control systems.

Key Job Elements

Develop embedded software for use on Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) products using C and C++.

Follow established organization software processes and plans for developing software e.g. peer reviews, software requirements specification, test procedures/results, software configuration management, etc.

Work within both Agile and Waterfall software development frameworks.

Work with design engineers and system engineers as needed to develop software.

Evaluate impact of hardware on software performance, and recommend changes to hardware designers, if required.

Write, test, and maintain code for automotive software applications.

Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and release notes.

Document code and development processes for future reference and compliance.

Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and process improvements, offering suggestions and constructive feedback to others.

Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance for software related issues, analyzing and resolving customer reported problems.

Support software activities in a variety of environments (e.g. Office, System Integration Lab (SIL), on-vehicle, and external test sites).

Share new IRAD ideas with the Advanced Products & Technology team, and support project execution as requested.

Required Qualifications

University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science,



Computer or Electrical Engineering or in a related field

Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Demonstrated expertise in C/C++

Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) design and/or model driven development

Experience with serial protocols for communication and logging

Testing and debugging skills

Knowledge of vehicle communication network protocols (SAE J1939, TCP/IP, UDP)

Ability to participate in concept, UI, and feature development

Aptitude in hardware selection

Matlab / Simulink experience

Architecture, design, implementation, and deployment

Full SDLC experience

Two or more of Microsoft Visual Studio, Code Warrior, Eclipse, etc

Build Automation

Git and Bitbucket

Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng

Control theory / Mechatronics

Valuable experience in Linux

Real-time systems

Vehicle systems

Safety Critical Systems – (i.e. ISO 26262/MISRA)

Agile, V-Model, Atlassian Suite

Working Conditions

Physical Environment: Office

Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description
This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized

Computer

Phone

Mobile device

Medical Surveillance
May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment
Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

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