Assistant Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan contributions

On-site in Pittsburgh

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University (SEI) seeks an enthusiastic assistant real-time embedded engineer to work on safety-critical embedded software. You will interact with bare-metal systems, RTOS, FPGAs, and embedded Linux, developing tools and methods to solve government challenges.

You must have a BS in CS or EE, strong C/C++ and hardware/software interface skills, and be willing to travel 25% and obtain a DoW security clearance. On-site in Pittsburgh is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in software development in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in C, C++, VHDL, Verilog, Python, C#, and familiarity with CMSIS/HAL drivers.
• Experience with bare-metal systems, RTOS, and embedded security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex embedded systems across multiple abstraction levels.
• Design and develop embedded software tools to analyze, test, and evaluate software.
• Apply systems engineering to identify weaknesses and communicate findings.
• Use static/dynamic analysis to uncover vulnerabilities and improve robustness.
• Conduct research and present knowledge sharing for system-of-systems integration.

Skills

C or C++

VHDL

Verilog

Python

C#

CMSIS/HAL drivers

Embedded systems

Java

Go

Rust

Education

BS in CS or EE or related

Tools

RTOS (VxWorks/Integrity)

Embedded interfaces (I2C, CAN, SPI)

Job description

SEI advances software engineering principles andserves as a national resource in software engineering and computersecurity. The SEI works closely with academia, defense andgovernment organizations, and industry to continually improvesoftware-intensive systems. We deliver innovative technologies andsolutions, collaborate on research in cybersecurity and artificialintelligence systems, and transition maturing technologies intopractice. Joining the SEI means becoming part of a world-class organizationat the forefront of software engineering innovation. Our work has aprofound impact on software systems across both government andindustry. You\'ll collaborate with leading experts and work withcutting-edge technologies to tackle some of the nation\'s mostcomplex and critical challenges.

Position Summary

SEI is seeking an enthusiastic assistant real-time embeddedengineer to work on safety-critical embedded software. You willwork closely with a variety of software and hardware systemsincluding bare-metal embedded systems, RTOSes, FPGAs, and embeddedLinux. You will have opportunities to develop tools, techniques,and processes to solve some of the most difficult software problemsthat our government faces.

Who you are

• You have a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, orrelated disciple. You’ve worked in a collaborative team environmentas a software developer, software engineer, verification engineer,or related field.
• You have proficiency in one or more of the following: C, C++,VHDL, Verilog, Python, C#.
• You’ve built, analyzed, debugged, and/or tested bare-metalsystems and are familiar with a CMSIS/HAL/specific peripheraldriver.
• You have experience in one or more of the following: Java, Go,Rust, Ada, MATLAB.
• You have experience with FPGAs and/or heterogenous computingboards that require communication and synchronization betweenspecialized hardware/chips.
• You have exposure with modern RTOSes, e.g. VxWorks orIntegrity, and developed and analyzed embedded software.
• You have worked with common embedded interfaces and protocols:I2C, CAN, SPI, RS-232, RS-422, etc.
• You’ve developed embedded software and performance tests andhave experience interpreting the results.
• You have an understanding of the Department of War (DoW)Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to conveydifficult engineering or technical challenges tostakeholders.
• You are willing to work 100% of your week onsite at either theSEI or customer facility.
• You can pass a background check and obtain and maintain anactive Department of War (DoW) security clearance.
• You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your officelocation to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, andoffsite meetings.

What you’ll do

• Understand complex, inter-dependent systems that hit multipleabstraction levels for embedded systems, interacting across anumber of system interfaces.
• Design and develop embedded software tools and capabilities toanalyze, test, and evaluate existing software.
• Apply systems engineering knowledge to identify and communicateweaknesses and flawed implementations of embedded functionalitytracing from requirements.
• Utilize static analysis, dynamic testing, and complexityanalysis tools to uncover software weaknesses, securityvulnerabilities, and instances of poor engineering judgment,guiding a high-impact, safety-critical system toward robustness,reliability, and engineering soundness.
• Conduct research, experimentation, and presentknowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance software developmentprocesses, demonstrate analytical capabilities, and foster acomprehensive understanding of system-of-systems (SoS) integrationand performance.

What we offer you

Our benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities:choice, control, and well-being. Through Carnegie MellonUniversity,
SEI offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits, includingcomprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, generous timeoff, and a robust retirement savings policy to name a few.

• Join a world-class organization that has a significant impacton software.
• Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve toughproblems for the government and the nation.
• Publish your research, attend or present at prestigious events,and enjoy annual professional development opportunities.
• Get an 8% monthly contribution for your retirement plan withouthaving to contribute to it yourself.
• Get tuition benefits to attend classes at Carnegie MellonUniversity for you and your dependent children.
• Get access to university resources, including campus fitnessfacilities, mindfulness programs, childcare, free transportation onthe Port Authority Transit System, and more.
• Enjoy paid parental and military leave.
• Work in the heart of Oakland, a few blocks from Carnegie MellonUniversity and the University of Pittsburgh.
• Qualify for relocation assistance and so much more.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function
Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type
Staff – Regular

Full time/Part time
Full time

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