Embedded Systems Engineer (#1655098)

  • PeopleTec, Inc.
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • Feb 01, 2021
Full time Computer Science

Job Description

PeopleTec is currently seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.


We are looking for a hands-on Embedded Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership to our growing team of cyber and space professionals who design, implement, test, and deploy cyber solutions for embedded space-based systems. The candidate will assist the Project Manager and other staff members to meet the Customer's mission objectives.

Duties Include:

Leverage embedded architecture and design expertise to analyze embedded component designs, interfaces, and integrations

Support vulnerability assessments of embedded systems and recommend best cybersecurity practices for government space-based systems

Research and develop novel software and hardware exploitation techniques which may affect space systems

Design and develop cyber hardening and vulnerability mitigation techniques for embedded components within space systems to include satellite bus architectures, payloads, and ground stations

Design new test harnesses and enhance existing test architecture to support space system assessments

Design and execute test scenarios with hybrid HWIL/Virtualization techniques

Proactively engage with customers by presenting project updates, technical details, and demonstrations

Interface with other staff members on cyber virtualization, cyber AI/ML, and red teams to create holistic lab capabilities to support system of system assessments


Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of work-related experience in embedded systems

Experience with embedded environments such as Xilinx Zynq and Altera Cyclone and programming languages including C/C++/Assembly/Python

Skilled with embedded testing tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies

Travel: Up to 10%

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance


Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years of experience is preferred. Years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.


Desired Skills:

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Experience with secure coding, embedded system security, side-channel attacks, software/hardware exploitation, defensive cyber operations, penetration testing, reverse engineering, cryptography, malware analysis, or APT methodologies

Experience implementing secure hardware and software design practices

Experience supporting the space, cyber, or intelligence communities


People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.


For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1655098-421753