Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

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Responsibilities

• Develops algorithms and real-time signal processing code for communication and data transfer between system-level and embedded hardware.
• Designs embedded firmware for platforms such as FPGAs, DSPs, microcontrollers, ASICs, and GPUs.
• Creates and maintains supporting documentation for design reviews and future enhancements.
• Utilizes development environments for Xilinx and Altera (Intel) technologies.
• Applies engineering principles to develop, implement, analyze, debug, and test real-time hardware interface firmware.
• Designs, tests, and develops software packages to meet requirements and open system standards.
• Develops and maintains scripts to support software development and processes.
• Follows embedded software/firmware development processes.
• Contributes to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals.
• Participates in technical meetings, project execution, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Synthesizes solution and system designs, translating objectives into requirements and architectures for complex networks.
• Investigates, develops, and documents technology approaches for internal and sponsored research.
• Supports development of technical reports, presentations, journal articles, and conference materials.
• Works with team members to develop AI/ML methods for optimizing communication systems.
• Grows expertise in software development, infrastructure, techniques, and tools.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related.
• Familiarity with software development concepts.
• Experience with embedded platforms and programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• 5+ years professional embedded software experience
• Advanced degree
• Background in signal processing/communications
• Linux/containerized development
• Applied R&D experience

Other

• May require up to 25% travel.