Principal Pilot Systems Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer that understands both Embedded Software and Hardware development.  As a technical member of the sales team, you will interact with prospective customers to generate excitement, confidence and passion for the usage of Model-Based-Design within their organization.  Model-Based-Design includes the use of MathWorks' MATLAB, Simulink and Embedded/HDL Coder products for deployment in complex control and algorithmic applications.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with select customers to establish project road maps and technical procedures for Model-Based-Design deployments ensuring successful revenue growth in these important markets.
• Establish deployment requirements and work with other development engineers to implement required features or determine how to most effectively use existing features toward giving customers a clear perspective on the value of the products.
• Establish technical procedures designed to ease the rollout of capabilities and solutions for solving complex deployment problems.
• Periodic air and ground travel for customer presentations and planning discussions are required (up to 25%).  Occasional international travel may also be required.
• Work closely with sales teams and other customer facing staff focused on a fast-paced and continually evolving strategy.

Qualifications Required / Preferred

• This position requires “US Citizenship” due to the nature of the customers served.
• MS degree in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
• Experience with using MATLAB and Simulink for controls and signal processing and/or hardware development including:
  • Embedded target processing development including RTOS knowledge and POSIX standards
  • Conversant in HDL related technologies including VHDL / Verilog syntax, synthesis and place & route tools
  • Knowledge of related technologies including one or more of the following: detailed usage of simulation applications, C/HDL co-simulation, compiler and implementation tools (IDEs), profiling performance trade-off analysis, system integration and deployment procedures
  • Familiarity with Video and Image processing systems, common processing methods and applications used
  • Expert level in C/C++ programming concepts
• Strong desire and ability to work with customers and turn their needs into actionable plans leading to the successful deployment of MathWorks solutions.
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects with ability to multi-task based upon frequently changing business opportunities and external demands.

Pluses:

• Automatic code generation tool experience
• Fixed-point development experience
• Tools development experience
• System level design (software or hardware) experience
• MATLAB and/or Simulink experience
• Experience with working in a customer-facing role

Keywords:  automatic code generation, fixed-point development, system level design (software or hardware)