Assistant Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefit

Tuition benefits

Campus facilities access

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s SEI is seeking an enthusiastic assistant real-time embedded engineer to work on safety-critical embedded software. You will collaborate with teams across bare-metal systems, RTOSes, FPGAs, and embedded Linux, developing tools and methods to solve government software challenges.

You’ll contribute to design, analysis, and testing while advancing DoW lifecycle practices and high-assurance engineering.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in a collaborative software development team environment.
• Proficiency in C, C++, VHDL, Verilog, Python, C#.
• Experience with bare-metal systems and CMSIS/HAL drivers.
• Experience with Java, Go, Rust, Ada, MATLAB.
• Experience with FPGAs and heterogeneous computing boards.
• Exposure to RTOSes such as VxWorks or Integrity and embedded software development.
• Experience with I2C, CAN, SPI, RS-232, RS-422.
• Developed embedded software and performance tests; ability to interpret results.
• Understanding of the DoW Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills; able to convey complex engineering challenges.
• Willing to work 100% onsite at SEI or customer facility.
• Able to pass a background check and obtain/maintain DoW security clearance.
• Willing to travel ~25% outside office.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex interdependent embedded systems across multiple abstraction levels.
• Design and develop embedded software tools to analyze, test, and evaluate.
• Apply systems engineering knowledge to identify weaknesses traced to requirements.
• Utilize static analysis, dynamic testing, and complexity analysis to uncover weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct research, experimentation, and knowledge-sharing to improve software processes.

Skills

C / C++

VHDL

Verilog

Python

C#

RTOS

CMSIS/HAL

Embedded Linux

FPGA

I2C

CAN

SPI

RS-232

RS-422

Java

Go

Rust

Ada

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMSIS/HAL

VxWorks

Integrity

Embedded Linux

Job description

SEI advances software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering and computer security. The SEI works closely with academia, defense and government organizations, and industry to continually improve software-intensive systems. We deliver innovative technologies and solutions, collaborate on research in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence systems, and transition maturing technologies into practice. Joining the SEI means becoming part of a world-class organization at the forefront of software engineering innovation. Our work has a profound impact on software systems across both government and industry. You'll collaborate with leading experts and work with cutting‑edge technologies to tackle some of the nation’s most complex and critical challenges.

Position Summary

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

Who you are

You have a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline. You’ve worked in a collaborative team environment as 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‑metal systems and are familiar with a CMSIS/HAL/specific peripheral driver. You have experience in one or more of the following: Java, Go, Rust, Ada, MATLAB. You have experience with FPGAs and/or heterogenous computing boards that require communication and synchronization between specialized hardware/chips. You have exposure with modern RTOSes, e.g. VxWorks or Integrity, 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 and have 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 convey difficult engineering or technical challenges to stakeholders. You are willing to work 100% of your week onsite at either the SEI or customer facility. You can pass a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance. You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings.

What you’ll do

Understand complex, inter‑dependent systems that hit multiple abstraction levels for embedded systems, interacting across a number of system interfaces. Design and develop embedded software tools and capabilities to analyze, test, and evaluate existing software. Apply systems engineering knowledge to identify and communicate weaknesses and flawed implementations of embedded functionality tracing from requirements. Utilize static analysis, dynamic testing, and complexity analysis tools to uncover software weaknesses, security vulnerabilities, and instances of poor engineering judgment, guiding a high‑impact, safety‑critical system toward robustness, reliability, and engineering soundness. Conduct research, experimentation, and present knowledge‑sharing initiatives to enhance software development processes, demonstrate analytical capabilities, and foster a comprehensive understanding of system‑of‑systems (SoS) integration and performance.

What we offer you

Our benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities: choice, control, and well‑being. Through Carnegie Mellon University, SEI offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, generous time off, and a robust retirement savings policy to name a few. Join a world‑class organization that has a significant impact on software. Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems 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 without having to contribute to it yourself.
• Get tuition benefits to attend classes at Carnegie Mellon University for you and your dependent children.
• Get access to university resources, including campus fitness facilities, mindfulness programs, childcare, free transportation on the Port Authority Transit System, and more.
• Enjoy paid parental and military leave.
• Work in the heart of Oakland, a few blocks from Carnegie Mellon University 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

Pay Basis

Salary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

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