Demo

Embedded Software Engineer

Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.
Burlington, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

Software Embedded Engineer

SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

The engineer will write software that interfaces with FPGA hardware and other system components, while also developing test tools and supporting system checkout.

The strongest need is embedded Linux experience, especially Red Hat Linux. 

The candidate should understand how software interacts with FPGA-connected hardware. Device-driver expertise is helpful. 

Day-to-day work may include developing software commands to send and receive messages from system components, building test utilities, collecting performance metrics, testing transmit/receive paths, analyzing timing and latency, measuring throughput, developing unit tests, and validating data flows through the system.

For communication protocols such as Ethernet, PCIe, and USB, the team is more focused on the software/protocol interaction layer than low-level electrical implementation.

Required skills:
Communication Protocols (USB, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, SPI)
Software unit testing
CI/CD pipelines
Scripting languages – all equal
Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTOS, VxWorks, Xenomai, Linux) – at a minimum, candidates must have Linux.Supporting FPGA-baed Radar hardware

Hybrid 3 on-site days

Advanced Sensor Systems and Test Beds Group supports designing and developing various testbed systems and components to assist data collection . An embedded software engineer is needed to design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production.

Job Description:
Designs and implements software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines. Designs, develops, codes, tests and debugs system software. Involved in specifications, design and development of embedded firmware in engineering projects. Analyzes and enhances efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources. Integrates and validates new product designs. Supports software QA. Provides post production support. Interfaces with hardware design and development.

Required:
- Experience in embedded systems development.
- Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.
- Solid programming experience in C or C .
- Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems.
- Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components. Strong documentation and writing skills.
*Please see full list of required skills in the qualification table.

Other:
Work location: Hybrid - Candidates should expect to be onsite 3 days a week.
Clearance: Candidates must have an active secret clearance to be considered for this position.
Travel: Estimated at 5% domestic and international


 

 

Salary : $75 - $100

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Embedded Software Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Embedded Software Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$90,609 - $105,383
Income Estimation: 
$117,524 - $131,245
Income Estimation: 
$90,609 - $105,383
Income Estimation: 
$117,524 - $131,245
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc.

  • Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc. Manchester, NH
  • Durability Test Technician – 1st & 2nd Shift Available Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Schedule: Multiple openings on 1st and 2nd Shift Job Type: Full-Time, ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc. Boston, MA
  • Senior IT Business Analyst Boston, MA Posted: 05/08/2026 Industry: Systems, Software and IT Job Number: 19042 Security Clearance: NA / not required Job Des... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc. Sunnyvale, CA
  • Manufacturing Engineer Sunnyvale, CA Posted: 05/07/2026 Industry: Manufacturing Operations Job Number: 19040 Security Clearance: Job Description Manufactur... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc. San Diego, CA
  • Connexion’s mission is to provide "best in class" services to job seekers. We strive to achieve excellence in job placement, staffing, and recruiting servi... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Embedded Software Engineer jobs in the Burlington, MA area that may be a better fit.

  • Jobs via Dice Burlington, MA
  • Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Connexion Systems and Engineering, Inc., is seeking th... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • Analog Devices Wilmington, MA
  • About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthrou... more
  • 3 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!