Job Description

Troll is searching for an Embedded Software/FPGA Engineer who is ready to advance his/her career. At Troll Systems, you will be developing cutting edge SDR, and related communications software for advanced police and military comunications systems. A strong knowledge of Linux as well as a FPGA development using Vivado is a must. In addition, you will have experience with digital video over IP networks, video encoding, decoding and distribution.

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager to ensure that product specfications are well defined and met. You will participate in developing detailed specifiications, work with vendors to understand control of third-party devices, code, debug and deploy products. Applicants will be comfortable with hardware and able to use basic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECATIONS:

IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS, A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrate your ability to code and debug on our enbedded Linux platform
• Demonstrate your ability to develop Xilinx FPGA using Vivado (SDR related)
• Demonstrate your ability to read schematics and basic understanding of circuits and systems design
• Demonstrated understanding of Troll's documentation and revision system
• Developed a working knowledge of our software architecture
• Demonstrated above average abilities as a self-starter and a high degree of self-motivation

IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS, A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully design software modules for new systems including Linux drivers and FPGA modules using Vivado
• Demonstrated ability to successfully troubleshott and resolve problems found in existing software modules
• Particpate in the improvment of documenting software design

IN THE FIRST TWELVE MONTHS, A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Demonstrated ability to lead new product developments
• Reduce backlog by better estimates and less re-work
• Train others in the skills above

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident for authorized access to controlled technology/data as subject to ITAR as well as possess both a valid driver's license and passport. Compensation is commensurate with experience and edcuation. Position is in Valencia, CA

EXPERIENCE - 5+ YEARS' EXPERIENCE OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE IN:

• Operating systems including: Windows, Linux
• Embedded Software/Systems and FPGA languages including: C/C++, XHDL, Java
• Microcontrollers including: X86, ARM, 8051
• Applications development including: SDR (including waveform development), Command, Control, Process automation, Video/Audio network streaming, DVR and other digital video/audio/data management/archiving, Meta Data processing, Video encoding/decoding in software
• Drivers including: SDR control, Streaming Video, Windows device drivers, Linux device drivers, Audio/video device drivers

PREFERRED BACKGROUND IN:

Control systems, Digital video system, Analog and/or digital communications, Satellite communications systems, RF systems

Company Description

Troll is a worldwide leader in the development high-speed air-to-ground data links, tracking antennas and control systems, designed to deliver image intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, from manned and unmanned aircraft, land and marine vehicles. Troll employees work in a truly exciting industry, with enormous growth potential. Troll products are used by foreign and domestic militaries, commercial broadcasters, police, fire, and search and rescue organizations all over the world. Troll's expertise puts our customers in a unique position to help governments and individuals better understand and react to events as they unfold. Troll Systems is a premier provider of end-to-end video and data link solutions that have been proven to increase range, improve performance and automatically track fast moving airborne, terrestrial and maritime ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) platforms. To optimize the user experience, each system incorporates common controls and intuitive interfaces that are designed to simplify the set-up and operation of high-speed, air-to-ground data networks. Troll Systems is an ISO 9001:2008 certified manufacturer with a portfolio of products that deliver best-in-class, data link reliability and performance.