Embedded Software Engineer

Join a mission-focused engineering team in Cambridge, Massachusetts to build and lead real-time embedded software for resource-constrained systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software architecture for equipment monitoring and control
• Evaluate embedded software, firmware, hardware, and related design approaches
• Code, debug, and test system software
• Support embedded software and multi-platform software implementation
• Contribute to system design using demonstrated expertise and applicable experience
• Develop technical report and presentation content with minimal guidance
• Proactively surface design-decision needs, risks, and concerns to project leadership
• Adapt work as program requirements change
• Identify challenges within assigned work and communicate them to project leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Strong development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets
• Experience using in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
• Knowledge of development for real-time execution
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Core Technologies

• Rust, C, C++
• Kernel code and machine code
• RISC-V
• Python
• Multi-core operating systems
• Real-time operating system (RTOS)
• UART, SPI
• DMA controller, memory controller
• JTAG debuggers, in-circuit emulators

Additional Role Description

• Expertise in embedded systems and development involving multi-core operating systems
• Experience modifying or writing kernel code, machine code, and C/C++
• Ability to learn or apply knowledge of multi-core processing and scheduling
• Ability to learn or apply knowledge of RISC-V architecture
• Working knowledge of Rust or C experience, with a strong desire to learn Rust
• Design and implement real-time operating system capabilities
• Familiarity with low-level peripherals including UART, SPI, DMA controller, and memory controller
• Ability to debug and isolate hardware issues from a software or user perspective
• Familiarity with RISC-V architecture preferred; Python experience preferred
• Selected applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance
• Active Top Secret Clearance preferred

Location & Compensation

• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts (onsite)
• ZIP: 02139-3563-3563
• Salary: USD 75,000 - 156,000 per year

Systems and Domains: imaging, controllers, navigation/mapping across undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics, and space.