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Title:    Embedded Hardware/Software Engineer

Requisition number:  NEWC_EMHSENGR_010809
Date Listed:   Aug 9, 2001
Department:   GNSS Software Engineering
Job Type:   Full-time, Permanent
Location:   Leuven, Belgium


Assignment description:
This assignment requires extensive embedded systems hardware and software
development with intimate knowledge of BIOS, low level OS functions and Boot
process.
Strong C language usage preferably using Real-Time Operating Systems (such
as VxWorks) or Linux.  Some x86 assembly language experience.
Real-Time systems analysis and development using x86 processors.
Analysis and review of existing designs and original design work for next
generation.
This staff level position offers the right individual design freedom but
substantial responsibility for product success.

Ideal candidate:
Candidate will have a long successful track record developing embedded
systems for x86 platforms.
Very strong knowledge of the Linux OS and Real-Time variants.  Knowledge of
other RTOS's such as VxWorks a plus.
Ability to customize Kernels for small footprint or fast boot execution.
Ability to write Linux hardware drivers, possibly in x86 assembler.
Thorough knowledge of PC architecture, COM ports, flash memory programming.
Knowledge of PC-Card (PCMCIA) interfaces and device drivers.
Experience with user-friendly techniques for embedded systems software
upgrades.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and strong sense of teamwork.

Mission:  To further the development of new generation GNSS receiver, the
PolaRx2 ! http://www.septentrio.com/getProductSheet.asp?sheet=PolaRx2_prelim

Required background knowledge:
Minimum 5 years experience in developing embedded software systems.
Experience must include hardware/software design, low level code and test
and board level debug with PC or Linux analysis tools
Good knowledge of at least one commercial RTOS, Unix/Linux, the use of
embedded C
compilers, debugging tools, and code profilers.
The candidate will have knowledge of software engineering and quality
standards.

Education:
Bachelor or Master of Science in Computer Science or Engineering.  Long
relevant experience most desired.

If interested please reply either in English, Dutch, German or French with
cover letter, 2 professional references and resume in electronic format to
Septentrio Human Resources at:
mailto:jobs@septentrio.com?subject=NEWC_EMHSENGR_010809

Fax: Country code: 32 City Code: 16 Number: 221 640   (+32 16 221 640)

For information about the beautiful city of Leuven:
http://www.leuven.be/servlet/genweb.servlet.MainServlet?locale=en_US

Principals only please.  No recruiters.