Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Redmond, WA 98052 Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Pay rate- $70-$70.00 Per HR on W2 Job Description: This role will design and integrate OT infrastructure for machine shop and factory floor applications, using both physical and cloud-based systems. This is a highly collaborative position that interfaces with Project Kuiper production, engineering, and IT teams. Key job responsibilities Programming: Working to requirements and priorities set by the GSE Automation team, develop, configure and deploy software solutions to provide automated test and manufacturing capabilities on the factory floor. QA: Conduct end-to-end testing of automated manufacturing and test applications to ensure all requirements are being met before hand-off to production. Collaboration:Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including teams in Production Operations, IT and Digital Operations (KET), to ensure successful project execution and completion. Safety and Compliance:Ensure that all integrated systems comply with internal IT and Security standards, with designs and code that is well- documented and version controlled. Contribute to the overall architecture for a high-performing, connected, safe and maintainable factory. They must be detail oriented, have superior verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, are able to work independently and can maintain professionalism under pressure. Basic Requirements: Python programming skills Labview programming skills Experience developing software that directly interacts with hardware Experience developing on the Ignition SCADA platform, or other user interfaces in an operational environment Working knowledge of Ethernet-based industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP etc) Working knowledge of fieldbus protocols such as Profinet and CAN Knowledge of security best practices (encryption in transit, encryption at rest,establishing chains of trust etc.) Knowledge of using version control systems such as Git Knowledge in different web technologies and data formats (i.e. HTTP/HTTPS, JSON/XML) Cross-organizational communication – comfortable evangelizing ideas and concerns clearly and persuasively, in both verbal and written form. A Computer Science or equivalent technical degree and 4-7 years of relevant experience is required. Story Behind the Need – Business Group & Key Projects Can you give me a little detail about your team culture? Internal Client only Almost exclusively within this team. There is another team of software and automation that are filling a similar need, so may be some collaboration with that team. Such as products, automations, best practices, learning from that team as they go through the process, etc. But actual work will be hardware team owners within team. Executing tests, how to do data processing, all the networking, data infrastructure. Typical Day in the Role: Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition Role interesting: Doing some of the coolest engineering/innovation out there with Kuiper. Orbital satellites improving connectivity across the world. Hardware technology and manufacturing testing. Being apart of a global mission is always fun to be apart of. Candidate Requirements Years of Experience: 4-7 years of relevant experience is required. Degree or Certification: A Computer Science or equivalent technical degree Top must-have hard skills Experience developing software that directly interacts with hardware Python Programming background is a MUST Working knowledge of Ethernet-based industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus TCP etc). Knowledge of using version control systems such as Git TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.