Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer - ASL - Open Rank

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer to develop cutting-edge embedded systems software for military applications. In this role, you will design, implement, and test solutions on limited-resource hardware, ensuring high performance and low latency. Collaborating with a team of researchers, you will leverage your expertise in programming languages such as C and C++, while also applying your knowledge of software development principles and real-time operating systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national defense projects and innovate in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in software development for military systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ and real-time software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop software packages to meet system requirements.
• Lead and contribute to technical reports and proposals.

Skills

C

C++

Real-time software development

Software development principles

Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

DevOps

Application Programming Interface (API) development

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Physics

Tools

Embedded systems

Military data buses (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429)

Tactical data links

Military radios

Job description

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Project/Unit Description

The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) Systems Integration Division (SID) supports systems integration, system design, and product development projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) systems. SID researches military systems specializing in avionics, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, intelligence systems, tactical communication/datalink systems; and live, virtual, constructive training solutions. The SID team's engineering roles include Systems Engineering, Algorithm Engineering, Datalink Engineering, and Embedded Software Engineering.

Job Purpose

The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer is responsible for developing hard real-time embedded systems software. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer designs, implements, and tests solutions executing on limited-resource hardware, where the engineer develops software that interfaces to real-time operating systems, device drivers, and board devices. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer understands the complexity of allocating hardware board devices, manages hardware device access, architects for software scheduling and low latency, controls system states and modes, manages systems’ components status and health, and develops domain-specific applications. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer performs full software development lifecycle tasks, applies disciplined software development processes, utilizes safety and security unique processes and designs, and incorporates open system software frameworks. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer is proficient in programming languages for real-time computing applications, such as C and C++, and demonstrates knowledge in software development principles, computer operating systems, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), DevOps, Application Programming Interface (API) development, container development, and distributed systems. The Real-Time Software Engineer also works as part of a broad team of researchers to innovate new concepts, identify technology stakeholders, and execute challenging research in the national interest.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop software packages to meet system requirements.
• Develop and maintain software and scripts to support embedded software development and processes.
• Influence embedded software development processes.
• Apply expertise in embedded systems to define requirements and develop embedded software designs recognizing limitations of target hardware platforms.
• Author technical reports and presentations for projects of moderate-to-high complexity.
• Compile report input from other researchers and prepare final report deliverables.
• Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals - Provide technical leadership to development teams and verify managed developers are following embedded development processes.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Experience developing software for complex military systems.
• Software engineering experience with developing in languages such as C/C++ and/or Ada.
• Experience developing real-time software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience developing software for integrated electronic warfare and/or sensors systems.
• Experience with development of secure and/or safety critical systems.
• Experience with avionics data buses (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS-422, etc.), tactical data links, military radios.
• Experience developing avionic systems on military aircraft.
• Experience with military relevant open software standards and frameworks.
• Experience leading small to mid-sized technical teams.

Travel Requirements

• 10% - 25% travel.

Education and Length of Experience

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or any technical degree.
• 7 years of related experience with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or any technical degree.
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or any technical degree.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.