Embedded Software Engineer

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 96,432,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. in Owego, NY seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for a contract role. You will design, implement, and test modern C++ code for secure processing platforms, collaborating closely with hardware teams to integrate software with MCUs, FPGA subsystems, and RTOS environments.

The role emphasizes CI/CD, MISRA/C++ standards, and hands-on debugging with JTAG/SWD; prior experience with automated testing and verification is required.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in embedded or real-time contexts.
• 1–2 years of software verification experience, including test plans and verification matrices.
• Active Full-Secret security clearance.
• Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and C; strong debugging with hardware tools.

Responsibilities

• Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications.
• Develop and sustain legacy codebases across projects; implement low-level C/C++ for bare-metal/RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems; produce firmware and drivers.
• Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI); use CMake/Make; script with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Enforce coding standards (MISRA C/C++, C++ Core Guidelines); conduct peer reviews; perform unit testing (GoogleTest) and maintain test suites.

Skills

C/C++ development

C++14/17/20

Embedded/RTOS

Software verification

Hardware debugging tools

Git version control

Test planning

GoogleTest

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

JTAG

SWD

Logic analyzers

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CMake/Make

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking an Embedded Software Engiener for a contract opportunity in Owego, NY,

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience: 5–6years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in embedded or real-time contexts.
• Software Verification: 1–2years of experience developing and executing software verification procedures, including creation of test plans, verification matrices, and compliance reporting.
• Clearance: Active Full-Secret security clearance.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and C. Strong debugging skills with hardware tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers). Version control expertise (Git). Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design & Development Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications. Develop and sustain legacy codebases used across multiple projects. Implement low-level C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
• Embedded & Firmware Integration Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems (Xilinx, PolarFire). Produce firmware, drivers, and hardware-abstraction layers for mission-critical platforms.
• CI/CD & Build Automation Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) to streamline builds, tests, and deployments. Use build systems such as CMake or Make; script automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Quality & Compliance Enforce coding standards (MISRA C/C++, C++ Core Guidelines). Conduct peer reviews, unit-testing (GoogleTest), and maintain comprehensive test suites.
• Documentation & Communication Create clear design documents, interface specifications, and maintenance guides. Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bare-Metal & Driver Development – Low-level programming for microcontrollers or SoCs without an OS.
• Hardware Driver Development – Writing drivers for ASICs, FPGA interfaces, and peripheral devices.
• Embedded C/C++
• CI/CD Pipelines – Building and maintaining automated pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
• C# Development – Tooling, test harnesses, or GUI applications.
• FPGA Development – Familiarity with Xilinx/PolarFire families, Vivado/Libero toolchains, Vitis/Softconsole Development Environments.
• Scripting/Automation – Python, Bash, PowerShell for workflow automation.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Optional certifications: C++ Institute certification, Xilinx Certified, security clearance courses.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time
• 4/10 work schedule
• 1st Sfhfit