What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer (Avionics) position at Frameworx Consulting?
Cambridge, MA
12 month contract
Responsibilities
Embedded Software Development (C/C , RTOS – VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS)
Low-level systems programming (device drivers, BSP, boot code, hardware interfaces)
Experience with embedded processors (RISC-V, ARM/Ultrascale , PowerPC) and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, 1553, SpaceWire)
Worksite Location
Cambridge, MA (primary) occasional travel to Lowell, MA
Additional Detail
Active Secret clearance strongly preferred (or ability to obtain)
Strong embedded avionics / aerospace / defense background
Experience with fault-tolerant / mission-critical systems
Must be comfortable working close to hardware and debugging at system level
Top skill(s)
Avionics or aerospace embedded systems
RTOS driver/BSP development
Mission-critical / fault-tolerant systems (air, space, hypersonics, undersea)
Experience with tools like GCC, LLVM, QEMU, JTAG
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12 month contract
Responsibilities
- Seeking a software engineer for the development of embedded real-time avionics systems.
- The engineer will develop high-performance embedded solutions for resource-constrained targets, including next-generation resilient and fault-tolerant software across application domains such as undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic systems, and space.
- The engineer will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and deployment in operational environments.
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, with 5 years of experience
- Experience in embedded software development with:
- RISC-V and Ultrascale (ARM) processors or other low-power microcontrollers (e.g., PowerPC, TMS320)
- Real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux, Zephyr, or FreeRTOS
- C/C and assembly programming languages
- Strong development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets
- Solid understanding of OS coding techniques, hardware/software interfaces, and subsystem integration
- Experience developing device drivers, board support packages (BSP), and boot code
- Knowledge of embedded system buses and communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553
- Experience with development toolchains (e.g., GCC, LLVM), as well as static and dynamic analysis tools; QEMU-based development experience preferred
- Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking systems, and peer review processes
- Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment
- Experience developing formal requirements, design documentation, and test artifacts, and supporting formal design reviews
- Active Secret clearance (or higher) required
- Must be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA, with occasional travel to Lowell, MA
Embedded Software Development (C/C , RTOS – VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS)
Low-level systems programming (device drivers, BSP, boot code, hardware interfaces)
Experience with embedded processors (RISC-V, ARM/Ultrascale , PowerPC) and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, 1553, SpaceWire)
Worksite Location
Cambridge, MA (primary) occasional travel to Lowell, MA
Additional Detail
Active Secret clearance strongly preferred (or ability to obtain)
Strong embedded avionics / aerospace / defense background
Experience with fault-tolerant / mission-critical systems
Must be comfortable working close to hardware and debugging at system level
Top skill(s)
Avionics or aerospace embedded systems
RTOS driver/BSP development
Mission-critical / fault-tolerant systems (air, space, hypersonics, undersea)
Experience with tools like GCC, LLVM, QEMU, JTAG
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.