Junior Software Designer - Onsite Position

Are you an innovative and flexible self-starter? Do you have keen software engineering skills? We’re looking for highly motivated software designers at our *Ottawa, ON* facility who live and breathe *embedded software design* to help us create the latest in embedded systems technology. We need enthusiastic team players who want to share, discuss, and brainstorm ideas with our top-notch engineering team at our dynamic organization.

As part of a dynamic multi-disciplined team, you will support the development of new embedded systems products, and to *enhance our existing products*.

Location: Ottawa, ON

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Salary Range: $67,900 - $90,500 plus bonus opportunity

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.

Your Challenge

Engineer, Design, Develop and Test new embedded products at the forefront of technology
Support and enhance existing embedded software
Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement
Analyze requirements, research and identify solutions and develop the design
Conduct architecture, design and code reviews
Provide input to architecture and design reviews
Provide input and evaluation of new technologies and products
Keep current with embedded software trends and share knowledge
Reading and understanding IC datasheets, register descriptions and board schematics
Participate in maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere within the team

What You Bring

Development of real-time embedded software solutions for Intel, Power Architecture and Arm processors.
Proficient using the high-level programming language such a C to solve computing problems.
Be a driven and motivated self-starter with a keen interest to learn.
Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to quality and achieving deadlines
Strong understanding of software design and engineering principals and application to real world use.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds themselves accountable for performance, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and champions process improvement initiatives
Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science (or equivalent).
Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:
Experience working with a multi-disciplined team
Knowledge of software engineering best practices and standards.
Focus on writing supportable, portable code.
Linux BSPs and device driver development
VxWorks BSPs and VxBus device driver development
Linux OS distributions such as (Red Hat Enterprise, CentOS Stream, Alma, Fedora, and YOCTO)
Das U-Boot or UEFI/BIOS firmware development
Software configuration management tools such as Git.
Software work and defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
Software test tools and methodologies.
Scripting tools and languages such as Python.
Requirements analysis and tracking.
Use of HW debugging tools, such as Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and DMMs.
Hobby projects with Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

At Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, we have a long and rich history as the trusted, proven leader in rugged, reliable, and secure solutions for the defense and commercial aerospace industries. Our employees are the foundation of that success.

Curtiss-Wright in Ottawa provides rugged embedded computing solutions that process data in real-time to support mission-critical functions, in the air, on the ground, and at sea. Our team develops single board computers, graphics, and ethernet switching solutions for military programs. Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills and give them the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. We design, develop, test, and manufacture our products, so our employees have a wide range of opportunities.

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Ottawa, Ontario | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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Talent Acquisition Team*
and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.*

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.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact

Talent Acquisition.

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Junior Software Designer - Onsite Position

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