Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join their Mission Systems team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that support national security and next-generation defense systems. You will contribute to the design and development of advanced embedded software solutions, particularly within cryptographic systems and software-defined radio (SDR) environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software solutions for mission-critical systems
• Develop software for cryptographic and software-defined radio (SDR) platforms
• Work with real-time and embedded system environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems, Hardware, and Integration & Test
• Participate in Agile software development processes
• Analyze system capabilities and troubleshoot issues related to:
  • Program intent
  • Input/output requirements
  • Data acquisition
  • Programming techniques and controls

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related STEM field with:
  • 5+ years experience, OR
  • Master’s with 3+ years, OR
  • PhD with 1+ year
• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Real-time, multi-threaded embedded systems
  • Low-level firmware/software integration
  • Debugging embedded systems
• Familiarity with:
  • Static code analysis
  • Unit testing
• Experience with tools:
  • Jira, Git, Bitbucket
  • Agile development methodologies
• Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR)
• Experience with Avionics Operating Systems
• Hands-on experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, Versal)
• Experience with Yocto / PetaLinux
• Knowledge of communication protocols:
  • I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet
• Networking knowledge:
  • TCP/IP, network configurations
• Experience with cryptographic libraries and implementations
• Exposure to Rust programming
• Familiarity with:
  • Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
  • NSA security standards, HAIPE, OTNK, IKE
  • Linux kernel driver development
  • Assembly language & bare-metal development
  • PowerPC architectures
  • FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog)
  • IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, ClearCase)
  • Green Hills AdaMulti