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Embedded Software Engineer

Ontario, CanadaOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)CA$70,000–CA$90,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a 1-year contract role in London, ON. The engineer will develop and maintain real-time embedded software for safety-critical vehicle applications in the aerospace, defence, and space industries, using C and C++. Responsibilities include following established software processes, working within Agile and Waterfall frameworks, collaborating with design and systems engineers, testing and debugging code, and creating technical documentation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant engineering field and 2-3 years of experience. Preferred qualifications include experience with specific IDEs, version control, testing frameworks, RTOS, and safety standards like MISRA and ISO 26262.

Embedded Software Engineer

Aversan Inc. (www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.
We are currently seeking a qualified Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. The embedded software team creates and produces software operating on embedded hardware within the vehicle envelope. They design, develop, and maintain software for real-time embedded vehicle applications such as power distribution, sensor subsystems, and automotive software control systems.
Location: London, ON
Job Type: Full Time (1 year contract with chance of extension)
Working Arrangement: On-site

## Responsibilities

  • Develop Embedded Software for use on Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) products using C and C++.
  • Follow established organization software processes and plans for developing software e.g. peer reviews, software requirements specification, test procedures/results, software configuration management, etc.
  • Work within both Agile and Waterfall software development frameworks.
  • Work with design engineers and system engineers as needed to develop software.
  • Evaluate impact of hardware on software performance, and recommend changes to hardware designers, if required.
  • Write, test, and maintain code for automotive software applications.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and release notes.
  • Document code and development processes for future reference and compliance.
  • Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and process improvements, offering suggestions and constructive feedback to others.
  • Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance for software related issues, analyzing and resolving customer reported problems. • Support software activities in a variety of environments (e.g. Office, System Integration Lab (SIL), on-vehicle, and external test sites).

## Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field of study
  • Minimum 2–3-year relevant experience
  • Basic computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to travel and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
  • Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space Preferred Qualifications
  • Development experience with C and/or C++
  • Experience with:
  • Eclipse-based IDEs
  • GIT
  • Unit testing frameworks (e.g. Parasoft)
  • Static Code Analysis
  • DevOps tools (e.g. JIRA, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
  • Working knowledge in the following areas:
  • RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS, QNX)
  • Safety-critical code
  • Bootloaders
  • Framework design
  • Knowledge of serial and Ethernet protocols for communication and data logging, such as:
  • SAE J1939 (ISO11898, CAN 2.0B)
  • DDS
  • SSL
  • RS232
  • Exposure to various standards:
  • Software development: MISRA, AutoSAR
  • Safety-critical: ISO 26262, MIL-STD-882E
  • Model-based system engineering: SysML, UML
  • Familiar with analog and digital electronic circuits, ADCs, discrete outputs, etc.
  • Experience testing and debugging software and basic electrical circuits with common tools (e.g. multi-meter, oscilloscope)
  • Awareness of automotive systems and common integration points

Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000 CAD (annual salary)
The base salary or rate offered to an applicant within this range is determined by considering several factors, including the individual's geographic location, skills, competencies, and unique qualifications. This ensures compensation is fair and aligned with the specific requirements and attributes of each candidate.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
AI in Hiring: We use AI tools to assist with application management (e.g., organizing submissions and surfacing potentially relevant qualifications). AI is not used to make hiring decisions. All decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment team. Our use of AI is governed by security and privacy risk assessments aligned with our cybersecurity framework.

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