Embedded Software Engineer

Software Engineer

As a qualified Software Engineer with experience in control systems and automation, you will be expected to design, implement and test software applications for naval systems. You will assist in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications by applying established engineering principles, contributing to enhancements and defect resolution, and supporting documentation efforts that ensure reliable product performance and user experience.

Location: Mississauga, ON

Salary: $70,000 to $85,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ontario. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

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Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package, RRSP, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.

Your Challenge:

• Ensure all work is performed according to the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Design, develop and maintain computer system software in accordance with approved software design documents for inclusion into military products.

• Translate functional specifications into defined software capabilities.

• Update/maintain bug tracking repository to summarize design and code status, and software user manuals.

• Keep abreast of state-of-the-art software systems in order to advance programming techniques and to develop improved programming efficiency.

• In-field support with some travel required.

• Follows every reasonable precaution to ensure work is performed following the Health & Safety procedures. Immediately report accidents and incidents and participate in their investigations.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 1–3+ years of software development or related technical experience.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

• Ability to apply software engineering principles to routine development and debugging tasks.

• ​Ability to communicate technical solutions to project management and the rest of the development team. Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technical staff.

• Familiarity with version control systems, software design, debugging tools, and basic testing methodologies.

• Commitment to continuous learning and adherence to software development best practices.

• Experience with Real Time Operating systems, in particular VxWorks and Linux.

• Exposure to servo drive applications.

• Help to define requirements for complex naval systems.

• Create functional specifications by decomposing high level requirements into defined capabilities.

• Develop and update Software Requirements Description (SRD), Software Design Descriptions (SDD), and Software Test Plans.

• VHDL programming experience for FPGAs would be considered an asset

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Indal Technologies specializes in helicopter securing and traversing systems, marine hangar doors, sonar handling systems, towed line array handling systems, sonar domes, towed bodies and fairings, and aviation support systems including horizon reference, pilot cues, and helicopter tie-down fittings for the world's navies.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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