Accipiter Systems is a Wexford, PA-based small business developing computer interconnect products that bring PCIe “out of the box”. Our products accelerate Edge applications and systems by eliminating legacy network interconnects. Low latency, high throughput, reduced cost of ownership, and enhanced security are the benefits of PCIe interconnect technology.

Accipiter Systems is looking to hire a senior technical resource with computer system architecture and software engineering experience. The ideal candidate will have worked for more than ten years developing Linux-based client-server products or systems. This position will lead system definition and development within engineering life cycle processes. This candidate will help develop the company’s technology and product roadmaps.

This position is based in northwestern PA, with the opportunity for remote work and flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

• Develop system software architecture strategies, creating a solid foundation on which future upgrades and enhancements can be built
• Solve the most complex software design challenges required to implement PCIe interconnects
• Lead the development of new, complex software product capabilities and user features
• Support resolution of high-priority software bugs that prevent system releases

Requirements:

• Ten or more years software architecture and development experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Software and system development life cycle expertise, including writing complex software
• Software-centric system testing, acceptance, and online support experience a plus
• Linux software and hardware driver experience; Windows experience a plus
• Network, protocol stack, and ethernet experience required
• Experience with proprietary interconnect technologies a plus
• Familiarity with cybersecurity a plus
• Ability to travel on multi-day trips a few times a year

This position requires US Government interaction and is open to US citizens and permanent residents only.

Accipiter Systems is looking for a Senior Test Engineer III to join our Engineering Department. The Senior Test Engineer will be responsible for the evaluation of software and hardware systems with a goal of transitioning projects from development through manufacturing to the field. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to assess customer needs, define requirements, generate and analyze concepts, create requirements, perform formal risks assessments, and develop and perform hardware and software test plans.

Responsibilities:

• Work with design engineers to understand the customer, design, manufacturing, and service-related requirements and develop a corresponding test architecture and associated strategy to improve product quality
• Write and perform evaluation, functional, verification, validation, and environmental hardware and software test plans while also creating the associated test reports to assure the design meets all requirements
• Troubleshoot moderate defects using proven debugging skills while providing corresponding data analysis to influence better hardware and software design deliverables
• Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, bills of materials, test plans, applicable standards, and other written instructions or procedures to assemble, wire, disassemble, modify, rework, refurbish, and test electrical, mechanical and software-based equipment and products
• Interface with third party test labs
• Lead and mentor junior test engineers

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in degree or higher in an engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of related hardware and software test experience required
• Understanding of the hardware and software architectures
• Computer skills having the ability to work with computers, enter data, and navigate screens, databases, computer-based test equipment
• Able to use standard hand tools (i.e. pliers, torque drivers, torque wrenches, crimp tools, and screwdrivers) and power tools (drill, sander, band saw, table saw….).
• Experience with and understanding of ECR, ECO processes
• Experience with issue tracking and task management software tools and processes

This position requires US Government interaction and is open to US citizens and permanent residents only.