Early-Career Embedded Software Engineer Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) 90,000 - 150,000 yr. United States, Massachusetts, Carlisle 84 South Street (Show on map) Jul 22, 2026
ATC is seeking a highly motivated Early-Career Embedded Software Engineer to join our Advanced Solutions Group. This team develops innovative sensing, signal processing and embedded computing systems for space, airborne and terrestrial applications.
Whether you're a recent graduate, have internship experience, or are early in your engineering career, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers while contributing to the development of advanced, real-time systems with real-world impact.
In this role, you will help design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for processors ranging from microcontrollers to advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms. You'll gain hands-on experience across the entire product lifecycle - from concept and development through testing, production, and deployment.
What You'll Do
As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will: Design, develop, and test embedded software in C/C++
Support the integration and verification of hardware and software systems
Participate in system debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Support products through development, production, testing, and operational deployment
Learn industry best practices for developing reliable software for mission-critical applications
Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
Recent graduate or up to 2 years of relevant experience
Familiarity with C/C++ programming through coursework, internships, research projects, or professional experience
Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or Linux development environments
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Preferred / Desired Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is a plus: Embedded Linux development
ARM-based processors or microcontrollers
GNU development tools
Real-time software development
Test development and data manipulation using Python
git or similar software configuration management (CM) tools
Embedded build systems (e.g. yocto, buildroot)
Debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, or logic analyzers
Senior design projects, internships, research experience, or personal embedded systems projects
Eligibility Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain a Top-Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
Why ATC?
At ATC, you'll work on challenging engineering problems that support advanced sensing and processing systems for space and terrestrial applications. We invest in developing early-career engineers through mentorship, hands-on experience, and close collaboration with experienced technical leaders.
This is an opportunity to build your skills, contribute to exciting technology programs, and grow your career while helping develop systems that operate in some of the world's most demanding environments.
Recent graduates and candidates with internship, research, or project-based experience are encouraged to apply.