Embedded Software Engineer

Spectrum Control; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day 1 of employment

PTO

Job summary

Spectrum Control seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement infrastructure for embedded Linux, develop high-quality C/C++ software for ARM processors, and support test automation. You will work on Yocto-based builds, cross-compilation, and instrument control applications, with opportunities to apply AI tools and contribute to verification methods.

On-site expectations vary with development phase; travel to Frederick, MD monthly; role based at Marlborough, MA facility among

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE required.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience.
• expert-level knowledge of Linux and building embedded Linux with Yocto (custom layers/recipes, BSP integration, kernel config, device trees, U-Boot).
• strong knowledge of computer networking protocols and tools, and computer architecture.
• strong C/C++ skills for embedded software on ARM, cross-compilation toolchains, hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART), and debugging with JTAG/GDB.
• scripting in Python and Bash for build automation and test tooling.
• experience with Yocto-based embedded Linux for FPGA SoCs preferred.
• C#/.NET for test applications preferred.
• SCPI over VISA (GPIB, LXI/Ethernet, USBTMC) for instrument control preferred.
• embedded security practices (secure boot, encrypted filesystems, signed updates) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy Linux OS using Yocto Build Flow.
• Maintain software revisions with Git and Docker.
• Develop embedded C/C++ software for ARM-based processors.
• Develop computer networking software infrastructure.
• Develop automated test software in C# to control RF test instruments.
• Apply AI tools to improve productivity and problem solving.
• Derive requirements and verification methods for embedded systems.
• Produce documentation of system functionality.
• Provide internal and external customer support as needed.

Skills

Linux

Yocto

C/C++

ARM

Python

Bash

GIT

Docker

SCPI

VISA

GPIB

JTAG

Networking

Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

GIT

Docker

Yocto

GDB

JTAG

VISA

Job description

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

Embedded Software Engineer:

The Embedded software engineer designs and implements infrastructure and applications for deploying embedded Linux and supporting software that operate on the most advanced products at Spectrum Control. The Embedded software engineer also develops the functional requirements and testing methodologies to verify system operation.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

The expected compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build and deploy the Linux Operating system using the Yocto Build Flow.
• Maintain software revisions and deployment using tools including GIT and Docker.
• Develop high-quality embedded application software in C/C++ for ARM-based processors.
• Develop computer networking software infrastructure.
• Develop automated test software in C# to control RF test instruments (signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, power meters) and collect measurement data.
• Use Artificial Intelligence tools to enhance productivity and problem solve.
• Derive requirements and verification methods for embedded systems.
• Produce detailed documentation of system functionality.
• Provide internal and external customer support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience Years: 5+ years of embedded software development.
• Must have expert-level knowledge of the Linux operating system and building embedded Linux systems with Yocto, including custom layers and recipes, BSP integration, kernel configuration, device trees, and U-Boot.
• Must have strong knowledge of computer networking protocols and tools, and computer architecture.
• Must have strong C/C++ skills developing embedded software for ARM-based processors, including cross-compilation toolchains, hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART), and debugging with JTAG/GDB.
• Must have strong scripting skills in Python and Bash for build automation and test tooling.
• Experience building embedded Linux for Altera or AMD FPGA SoCs preferred.
• Experience with C#/.NET for test applications preferred.
• Experience developing instrument control and test automation software using SCPI over VISA (GPIB, LXI/Ethernet, USBTMC) preferred.
• Knowledge of embedded security practices such as secure boot, encrypted filesystems, and signed software updates preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

On-site expectations vary with development phase: during hardware bring-up, integration, and test periods, daily on-site presence at the bench is required; during design and software-focused phases, remote work is supported. Candidates should not expect a fixed weekly hybrid schedule - flexibility follows the needs of the hardware. Travel to our manufacturing facility in Frederick, MD is required at least once per month. This role will be based at one of Spectrum Control's facilities in Marlborough, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Fairview, PA; or Delmar, DE. Candidate should be located within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Spectrum Control combines engineering expertise, innovation and manufacturing excellence to enable mission-critical solutions. Designed to solve complex problems in signal modulation and transmission, Spectrum Control solutions enable high quality product performance in the military and government, space, commercial, aerospace, security, medical, industrial and communications industries. Through proven experience and innovation, Spectrum Control delivers reliable solutions for the most rugged environments in the world – and beyond. Our team works to understand each customer’s needs at every level, which leads to long‑term partnerships with our customers that transcend transactions and projects, helping to drive ongoing value at all levels of an organization. Spectrum Control operates by the following guiding principles: safety, integrity, respect, ethics, trust and continuous improvement. Spectrum Control is dedicated to delivering highly‑engineered, reliable products that help save, enhance and protect lives. The company employs a secure, trusted, innovative, empowered and resilient environment to collaborate across the organization to deliver impactful results to our customers. Founded in 1981, Spectrum Control brought together the power of several trusted brands and formed a uniquely capable partner for RF/microwave, electromagnetic, and security solutions. Over the past 70 years, the company’s engineers and technologists have led the way in creating high-quality solutions for demanding environments everywhere. Today, Spectrum Control's team includes 1,300+ people working across 14 design/manufacturing centers in North America and Europe.