Embedded Software Engineer

Do you want to make a difference?

Cognosante employees are passionate about improving people’s lives. With an innovative mindset and an unwavering commitment to those we serve, we partner with healthcare, civilian and defense agencies to deliver exceptional public services and programs. Our multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions achieve program outcomes, solve critical challenges and create meaningful change. Whether we are helping Veterans access healthcare faster, ensuring that members of the military complete their missions safely, or helping people obtain health insurance, our work touches millions of people. Are you ready to make a difference?

Come Join Our Team

4D Tech Solutions, a Cognosante company, is a process-driven organization that effectively provides technology driven development to meet customer needs. Our integrated product team is positioned to advance organization’s technology needs, with the software, electronics, and mechanical subsystem rapid prototyping tools to ensuring facilitate design optimization and products goals are delivered on budget and on time. Our customer-centric approach to doing business consistently provides the best value solutions.

What is the position? 

4D Tech Solutions, a Cognosante company, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer with 1-3 years' experience in software, computer engineering, or related disciplines, to participate on a multidisciplinary product development team. 4D is seeking individuals interested in the design, development and commercialization of unmanned vehicle systems and LiDAR sensor systems for unmanned vehicle systems. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of skills and experience including graphical user interface development, embedded software development, system test and evaluation, and technical writing and project reporting. Interested candidates must be able to adapt to the current projects needs and must be able to fill multiple engineering roles.

What will I get to do?  

• Embedded software development, system integration, and test and evaluation

• Development of graphical user interfaces for unmanned vehicles and LiDAR sensor systems.
• Troubleshooting and debugging of existing software
• Software development project planning and estimation
• Creation of software design descriptions (SDD)

What qualifications do I need? 

• US Citizen able to obtain and hold a Secret DoD Clearance
• B.S. or higher in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a similar degree.
• 1-3 years' experience in embedded software, design/development, computer engineering, or related disciplines such as robotics or research & development
• Experience in C, C++ or Python programming language.
• Must be able to work onsite at 4D Tech Solutions, 401 10th Street, Fairmont WV 26554.

Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will not be considered.
 

What additional characteristics will help me thrive?  

• Proficient in C/C++ programming language

• Experience with Python or another scripting language.
• Experience with embedded Linux development (PetaLinux/Raspberry Pi, etc.)
• Experience integrating, testing, and troubleshooting embedded systems.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• Proficient in electronics design and EDA software such as KiCad, Circuit Studio, Eagle, or others.
• Experience developing graphical user interfaces (control stations for unmanned systems).
• Familiar with optics, lasers, and LADAR systems.
• Experience with Xilinx Zynq architecture.
• Familiar with Qt or another cross-platform user-interface toolkit.
• Experience in operating unmanned systems (FAA Part 107 certification a plus).
• Familiar with mechanical design and applicable software (i.e. OnShape)
• Understanding of basic GIS/surveying concepts such as control points, coordinate systems, and digital elevation models.

• 5+ Industrial experience preferred.

What We Offer  

Our mission is to provide comprehensive and competitive pay, benefits, services, and programs to eligible employees and their dependents that:  

• Ensure optimal health and productivity of our employees   

• Support employee retention and attraction  

• Provide work/life balance to ensure our employees succeed inside and outside of the office  

Compensation

The pay range for this job is determined by various factors, including but not necessarily limited to location, responsibilities of the job, and alignment with market data. When determining a salary for this role, the following factors may be taken into consideration - contract-specific affordability, education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience. The estimate displayed represents the salary range for this position and is just one component of Cognosante’s total compensation package for employees. It is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee. 

Cognosante will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position.

What We Promise  

Cognosante employees are inspired by our bold mission to improve lives. To achieve this mission, we put our people first. No matter where they're located around the nation, our innovative workplaces enable individuals to apply their skills and experience to work toward a greater good.  

We foster a winning culture of solution creators built on innovation, collaboration, flexibility, and work-life balance. And we invest in the next generation of diverse talent to foster an inclusive, progressive, adaptable workplace that prioritizes advancement for all. As an affirmative action employer, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.   

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