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Intermediate Software Engineer - Comms
DRS Technologies
DRS Technologies provides leading edge products and services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Focused on defense electronics, we develop and manufacture a broad range of mission critical systems and components in the areas of communications, combat systems, battlefield digitization, electro-optics, power systems, data storage, digital imaging, flight safety and space.  We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture which rewards performance. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.drs.com
DRS Company
DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the defense and commercial technology areas . 
Position Summary
   
THIS SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING ROLE CONDUCTS COMPLEX FUNCTIONAL AND EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS RELATED TO THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE FOR LARGE LONG-LIFE EMBEDDED REAL-TIME SYSTEMS. Duties and Responsibilities
·          Detects potential problems in advance and reports them to Team Leader.
·          Coordinates and contributes to major technical sections of proposals.
·          Plans, conducts and advises on software engineering research, design, and   development within teams/projects.
·          May participate in progress reviews with internal/external customers and implements corrective actions, as required.
·          Selects hardware to satisfy the requirements of a system design and details the components required.
·          Reviews designs and documents produced by others and provides feedback
·          Coaches others and transfers knowledge within a team environment.
·          Works under the general guidance/coaching of other Engineers.
·          Must develop technically sound work within prescribed time frames.
·          Multiplex between different projects and delivers on commitments.
·          Ability to conceptually link macro level project plans to micro level tasks.
·          Ability to demonstrate flexibility to meet business demands. Basic Qualifications    
Core Competencies:
·          C++
·          QT hands-on experience
·          GUI development
·          3 to 5 years of embedded software experience
·        T elecom protocol (T1, E1, ISDN, BRI, VoIP, SIP, H.323) experience
·         G ood language skills
Technical Competencies:
·          Bachelors Degree in engineering or computer science, or equivalent.
·          Experienced in at least one of: VoIP, ISDN, Networking, object-oriented databases, or telephony applications.
·          Strong software engineering background and a minimum 5-7 years experience with Real Time System Application development; Object-Oriented design and UML
·          Min. 5 years experience in Communications or Command and Control systems
·          Advanced understanding of Telecommunication protocol
·          Working knowledge with Ada, C++ or C; willing to learn Ada
·          Advanced interpersonal & teamwork skills; facilitates problem solving
·          Ability to set and achieve goals within committed budget and schedule.
·          Experience designing and developing significant software components, the production and review of major software documents
·          Ability to work at different levels of software; integrate software and hardware.
·          Asset : Familiarity with commercial and public domain tools, such as: Emacs, gcc, gdb, Linux, Clearcase/ClearQuest, and Windows.
Additional Requirement
The successful candidate(s) must fulfill requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and Canadian   security clearance to secret.
Closing Date:   23 June 07
     
REF: CAAR532588
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Job Title: Intermediate Software Engineer - Comms Location: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Engineering
Reference Code: CAAR532588
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Location: Ottawa, Gatineau and Outaouais   Date Posted: Saturday, June 02, 2007 
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