Northrop Grumman is looking for an engineer to develop and maintain the software layer that bridges Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) with Xilinx hardware platforms.
Requirements
- Experience executing in a Real Time Operating Software environment with VxWorks
- Experience with VxWorks at the board support package/OS level within the Xilinx platform.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design and hardware/software integration
- Understanding of Xilinx hardware platforms (e.g., Zynq, Zynq UltraScale+) and their peripherals is necessary.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ with RTOS
- Strong skills in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting embedded systems are essential.
- Experience with hardware validation and verification of RF, digital or mixed signal devices
Responsibilities
- Write and maintain the BSP, which is the software layer that allows VxWorks to interact with the specific Xilinx hardware (e.g., Zynq, Zynq UltraScale+).
- This includes device driver development for peripherals like UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.
- Ensure the BSP is robust, reliable, and optimized for the target hardware.
- Thoroughly test and validate the VxWorks RTOS on the Xilinx platform, ensuring it meets performance, security, and reliability requirements.
- Optimize VxWorks for specific applications and hardware configurations.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues related to VxWorks and the BSP.
- Develop and integrate applications that run on the VxWorks RTOS on the Xilinx platform.
Other
- Ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Relocation assistance may be available
- TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Experience and demonstrated ability to lead, manage, mentor a small technical team
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
