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Our software teams work directly with our optics and hardware teams, developing code that manages all of our systems controllers and actuators, telephoto lenses or targeting & tracking systems. We develop advanced real time software for various applications and processors, including new payloads like complex imagers, laser illuminators & targeting designators, range finders and trackers. We develop the embedded controls and user interfaces for complex electro-mechanical systems including remote I/O subsystems, custom lens controllers, and advanced video processing features.\nSoftware at WESCAM is the heart of our MX-series systems and the glue that pulls together state of the art mechanical, electrical and optical features of our designs. Each system and mission offers unique challenges so our software has to be flexible while meeting challenging performance requirements that push the boundaries of what is possible with advanced imaging systems. Come join the team and help us create the next generation of MX-series systems!\nPrimary Responsibilities\nDesign, develop and validate real-time embedded software for complex electro-optical surveillance systems.\nWork with other disciplines including electrical, mechanical, electro-optics and systems engineering to meet project objectives\nProvide support to manufacturing and customer support teams to solve software issues as needed\nProduce technical documentation as needed to document your project work\nContribute to planning and scheduling activities for your projects.\nParticipate in design and code reviews for your projects\nContribute to department level improvement initiatives such as code refactoring, test development and establishing design & coding guidelines\nPreferred Capabilities\nEmbedded software development with C and/or C++\nBackground in one or more of the following:Arm processors\nFPGA based systems\nReal time operating systems (RTOS), particularly ThreadX or vxWorks\nEmbedded Linux\nEmbedded systems interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, etc.\nPython for scripting and automation\nMATLAB for simulation and data analysis\n\nInterest or experience in any of the following areas:Navigation and stabilization control software\nCamera, imaging, or laser control & interfacing\nVideo or image processing\nAvionics and/or defense applications\nDevelopment of software for complex electronic and FPGA systems.\nAutomated software test methodologies tailored to embedded systems\nDevelopment of software using simulation or emulation environments\n\nExperience with “tools of the trade” such as IDEs/editors, compilation toolchains and source control management systems\nInterest or experience with design patterns and architectures for complex embedded software\nFamiliarity with both Windows and Linux as host operating systems\nFamiliarity with Agile software development practices\nGood communication and interpersonal skills \nEducation and Experience Requirements\nBachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. 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