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Embedded Software Engineer

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SGS Consulting

Lexington, MA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/1/2026

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Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Group is seeking eager candidates to develop embedded and real-time software to support prototyping, lab experimentation, and field experimentation of novel communications and sensing applications. 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 postproduction support. Interfaces with hardware design and development. 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.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Bachelor s degree, Master s degree, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering field Strong experience with C/C++ development Experience designing software for real-time and near-real-time software on embedded processors (such as ARM Cortex-class processors) Experience with multi-threaded programming in Linux and real-time OS environments Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) pipelines for joint FPGA and embedded software development Experience with laboratory benchtop testing of embedded software designs including the use of integrated debuggers and/or laboratory equipment such as stand-alone logic analyzers or digital oscilloscopes Familiarity with multi-stage boot loader configuration Experience programming in Python. Experience designing software for embedded ARM processors in FPGA System on Chip (SoC) architectures Experience with Yocto-based Linux OS development and deployment, preferably with PetaLinux. Strong verbal and written communications skills including collaborating with other on-site and/or remote technical team members, preparing and sharing technical results with others, and documenting work to aid other team members and activities.
DESIRED SKILLS
Familiarity with assembly programming
WORK MODE
Position requires on site activities each week - including classified discussions, prototype development, test, debug. Candidates should expect to be onsite 4 days/week with one remote day initially.
CLEARANCE
Interim clearance for the start of the position is ok, but a
FULL SECRET
clearance is
HIGHLY PREFERRED. INTERVIEW PROCESS
Interview process will be an initial phone screen and then there will be a larger audience panel interview (in person would be preferred for the second-round interview if the person is local and available).