Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Radar Systems

Job Description

The Embedded Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement real-time C software for advanced multi-function radar systems within a mission-critical, high-reliability environment. You will translate complex system and software requirements into robust software designs that comply with architectural constraints and open architecture requirements. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute across the full lifecycle, from concept and architecture through implementation, testing, and deployment, while leveraging modern DevSecOps practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate system and software requirements into detailed software designs that comply with architectural constraints and open architecture requirements.
• Implement robust, high-quality C software suitable for mission-critical, real-time systems with stringent reliability and availability requirements.
• Develop and maintain test frameworks to verify the correctness, performance, and reliability of C software components.
• Design and implement real-time processing solutions in software for advanced multi-function radar systems.
• Develop digital signal processing implementations across the complete radar signal processing chain for various operational environments, under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Utilize DevSecOps development practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery, and contribute to iterative improvements of these practices.
• Integrate software components into larger software and embedded systems, ensuring compatibility and performance within real-time and RTOS-based environments.
• Participate actively in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans to ensure quality and maintainability.
• Document software designs, interfaces, and analysis results in a clear, thorough, and maintainable manner.
• Develop analysis tools to support system performance evaluation, debugging, and algorithm exploration.
• Perform root cause analysis of software defects, identify corrective actions, and implement robust fixes.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers from multiple disciplines to explore and demonstrate radar and EW/RF convergence concepts.
• Contribute to design, development, and test activities across the full lifecycle, from conceptualization and architecting through deployment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing clear technical updates and collaborating on technical decisions.
• Adapt to new programming languages, third-party software frameworks, and innovative technologies as project needs evolve.

Essential Skills

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship as defined by U.S. Government eligibility standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field with at least 5 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern C software development for embedded or real-time systems.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering techniques including multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization.
• Experience developing software for Linux-based environments.
• Experience integrating software components into larger software systems, including performing unit and system-level testing.
• Proficiency with GitLab and related version control workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and code quality tools within a DevSecOps software development process.
• Ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate across research, systems, and software engineering disciplines.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented work style with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

Additional Skills

• Active security clearance.
• Experience with radar systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, or related RF domains.
• Familiarity with radar concepts and radar signal processing chains.
• Experience with GPU software development, including technologies such as CUDA.
• Experience with RDMA and high-performance data movement techniques.
• Experience with C 17 or later standards and modern C features.
• Experience with RTOS and real-time embedded software development.
• Experience developing, optimizing, and translating MATLAB algorithms into efficient C code.
• Familiarity with signal processing or mathematical modeling.
• Understanding of integrated systems that combine software and hardware to interact with the physical world.
• Understanding of automation frameworks and tools used to streamline repetitive tasks and manage complex workflows.
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: electronic warfare, antenna apertures, sensor resource management, large-scale platform test systems, cyber-physical systems, or open system architectures.
• Experience with GPU, RDMA, and high-performance computing techniques for real-time processing.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

Work Environment

The role operates in a hybrid work environment that combines on-site collaboration in an office setting with flexible remote work options. You will work within a System Development Division focused on delivering national defense capabilities and advanced technology systems that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. The team leverages Linux-based development environments, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and code quality tools to support DevSecOps practices. Work centers on real-time embedded software and digital signal processing for advanced multi-function radar and EW/RF convergence, involving close collaboration with multi-disciplinary researchers and engineers. The culture emphasizes an employee-first mindset, flexible work–life balance, and a focus on getting high-quality work done in an environment that supports individual productivity and team collaboration.

This is a Contract position based out of Woburn, MA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2026.

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Salary : $60 - $80