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Embedded Systems Engineer I

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

National Geographic Exploration Technology Lab is seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to join an innovative and dynamic team that develops and systems, sensors, and robotics in support of National Geographic Labs programs and initiatives. The Embedded Systems Engineer will support the design, development, and testing of high performance electronics for these applications. Candidate will be working with a multi-disciplined, fast paced team and should be prepared to work on a large variety of interesting projects.

Primary responsibilities will include developing embedded software and control electronics for various hardware platforms and systems. Ideal candidate has experience programming OS applications as well as embedded processors. Programming experience required with preference to candidates with C/C++, Java and Linux experience. Candidate must be knowledgeable on common embedded communication buses such as I2C, CAN, Serial and SPI.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Embedded System Development – Work independently or as a member of a cross-functional team to design, build, test and troubleshoot hardware and software for sensor and robotic systems. (20%)
  • Firmware Implementation – Creates a software specification and design mapped to requirements. Manages contract programmers to implement software design. (20%)
  • Requirements Capture – Define, analyze, and review requirements to meet end-user needs. (10%)
  • Testing – Oversees and performs unit and integration testing of firmware and hardware components. (20%)
  • Field Support – Supports field testing of implemented designs. (10%)
Educational Background: 
Bachelor of science in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, software engineering or computer science.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Degree in engineering and experience debugging and prototyping PCBs.  Some experience with PCB Design, schematic capture, layout, and component selection.  Analog and digital design.  Electronic fabrication.
  • Knowledge of C/C++, Java, Linux, MATLAB (or Simulink), Github, Labview, Altium Designer, SPICE. Knowledge of common embedded communication protocols, I2C, CAN, Serial, and SPI.

Organization Info

National Geographic Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1938
About Us
Mission: 

The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 with a mission to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge." As one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations, the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 18 2018
Active Until: 
Sep 18 2018
Hiring Organization: 
National Geographic Society
industry: 
Nonprofit