Embedded Software Engineer - Research And Development (R&D)

Embedded Software Engineer - Research And Development (R&D) THE COMPANY Silvus Technologies is dedicated to one mission: connecting those who keep us safe. We do so by delivering the most advanced Mobile Ad‑hoc Network (MANET) radios powered by our custom and ever‑evolving Mobile‑Networked MIMO waveform. Together, our radios and waveform provide the vital communications for mission‑critical applications in the harshest environments from underground tunnels to high altitude balloons.

Silvus StreamCaster® radios are being rapidly adopted by customers all over the world ranging from the U.S. Departments of Defense, to international federal, state, and local law‑enforcement agencies, all the way to the Super Bowl, Grammys and industry‑leading drone, robot, and other unmanned systems manufacturers. THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our Engineering Group, reporting to the Senior Engineering Director for Irvine with dotted‑line reporting to the Vice President of Research & Development.

The successful individual in this role will participate in the development of Silvus’ MANET radios and advanced research projects. This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking functions and services, encryption, and security features. This position is 100% onsite , Monday through Friday, at Silvus Technologies’ Engineering and R&D Office in Irvine, CA , near the vibrant Irvine Spectrum.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Implementation of the software portion of MAC (Medium Access Control) and mobile ad‑hoc networking routing protocols. Network management software and web interface implementation. Implementation of different security protocols and encryption algorithms.

Audio streaming and push‑to‑talk voice application implementation. Analyze and improve product security and robustness to meet certain regulatory requirements such as NIST FIPS 140‑3 and NIAP Common Criteria. Implementation of testing software for product performance and reliability testing.

Device drivers and board support package development and maintenance for both ARM and RISC‑V based systems. Linux system customization and scripting. Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant embedded system software development experience; or a Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant engineering field. Expertise in C programming and experience in Linux kernel driver development. Must be a U.S.

Citizen due to clients under U.S. government contracts. All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test. As a U.S.

Federal Contractor, Silvus requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) must be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen). Stricter U.S.

Citizen ONLY requirements are needed for some Engineering or R&D roles. This generally does NOT apply to International positions. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Masters of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, or Communications Engineering, Computer Science.

Knowledge and experience of different security protocols and encryption algorithms such as suite of CNSA algorithms. Demonstrated experience with socket programming and various Internet/Ethernet protocols. Understanding of MAC and networking layer of a communication system.

Experience in AMD UltraScale+ MPSoC and Microchip Polarfire SoC BSP support package development. Deep understanding of Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), network protocols, data authentication and encryption. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and allergens while performing tests or demonstrations in the field.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following: Lift equipment up to 20 lbs. for the set‑up of demonstrations and testing. Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves. Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

Walking/Moving in the labs. COMPENSATION CA Pay Range: $48.08 – $67.31 USD per hour. Note: 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. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Silvus is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Silvus does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Silvus Technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr