Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering

Overview

Associate Director of Embedded Software Engineering at Silvus Technologies. Lead a team to participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and other advanced R&D projects. This role reports to the Director of Software Engineering. Location is West Los Angeles, CA and follows a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).

• Lead a team of engineers and be responsible for the team’s success on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with the Director of Software Engineering and the engineering team to improve processes, product quality, reliability, and performance.
• Develop device drivers and board support packages.
• Develop the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad-hoc networking routing protocols.
• Develop efficient wireless multicast protocols for mobile ad-hoc networking.
• Develop network management software and user interfaces.
• Develop audio streaming and push-to-talk voice applications.
• Perform system-level design and implement security protocols and encryption algorithms on Stream Caster radios and other products.
• Support product security efforts and regulatory compliance requirements such as NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria.
• Engage with and support customers as needed.

• Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers with hands-on development.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering field.
• 8+ years of relevant embedded system software development experience.
• Strong expertise in C programming.
• Expertise in board support package and secure boot in AMD Ultra Scale+ MPSoC and/or Microchip Polarfire SoC based products.
• Linux kernel driver development expertise.
• Expertise in network configurations and programming.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts.

• Experience with different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as CNSA algorithms.
• Scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
• Proven experience with audio codecs and stream protocols.
• Demonstrated experience with networking protocols such as IPsec, IGMP, SNMP.
• Working knowledge and understanding of NIST FIPS 140-3 and NIAP Common Criteria certification.
• Experience with communication systems and networking products development.

• Office environment.
• Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for demonstrations and testing.
• Bending and reaching movements to place items on shelves; walking/moving in labs.

The pay range is NOT a guarantee. It is based on market research and peer data, and will vary depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

CA Pay Range: $200,000 - $250,000 USD

Note:

As a U.S. Federal Contractor, Silvus requires that ALL candidates being considered must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Some roles have stricter U.S. Citizen requirements. This generally does NOT apply to international positions; exceptions will be included in the Required Qualifications section.

All Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a background check.

Silvus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable laws. Reasonable accommodation is provided for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process.

Please contact us to request accommodation.

Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies.