Embedded Software- Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal in Massachusetts seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to write and debug real-time C/C++ software for connected hardware platforms. You will work in Linux-based embedded environments, review schematics, and use lab equipment to diagnose issues across software/hardware interfaces.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hardware teams, problem solving under clearance constraints, and contributing to mission-critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (Interim Secret acceptable to start).
• 3+ years of hands-on C or C++ development experience for embedded or real-time applications.
• 3+ years of experience integrating software within Linux-based embedded environments.
• 3+ years of experience using laboratory test equipment to diagnose hardware/software interfaces.
• Proven ability to interpret hardware schematics and electronic component datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Write and debug real-time software operating within embedded environments.
• Connect software systems with hardware peripherals using standard digital protocols.
• Review hardware documentation, datasheets, and schematics to support integration.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab tools to isolate defects.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded/RTOS

Linux embedded

Lab equipment usage

Schematic interpretation

Clearance: Secret

Tools

Git

Python

MATLAB

Job description

• Write and debug real-time software operating within embedded operating environments.
• Connect software systems with hardware peripherals using standard digital communication protocols.
• Review technical hardware documentation, including component datasheets and electrical schematics, to support software integration.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and lab tools to isolate and resolve system-level defects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance (Interim Secret acceptable to start).
• 3+ years of hands-on C or C++ development experience for embedded or real-time applications.
• 3+ years of experience integrating software within Linux-based embedded environments.
• 3+ years of experience using laboratory test equipment to diagnose hardware/software interfaces.
• Proven ability to interpret hardware schematics and electronic component datasheets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux device drivers and kernel-level interfaces.
• Knowledge of high-rate data streaming, DMA, buffering mechanisms, and multichannel data acquisition (including sigma-delta ADCs).
• Exposure to FPGA or adaptive SoC platforms (such as AMD/Xilinx Zynq) and hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog).
• Experience using Python or MATLAB for test automation and analytical modeling.
• Familiarity with Git version control systems.

Required Skills

• Active Secret clearance (Interim Secret acceptable to start).
• 3+ years of hands-on C or C++ development experience for embedded or real-time applications.
• 3+ years of experience integrating software within Linux-based embedded environments.
• 3+ years of experience using laboratory test equipment to diagnose hardware/software interfaces.
• Proven ability to interpret hardware schematics and electronic component datasheets.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with embedded Linux device drivers and kernel-level interfaces.
• Knowledge of high-rate data streaming, DMA, buffering mechanisms, and multichannel data acquisition (including sigma-delta ADCs).
• Exposure to FPGA or adaptive SoC platforms (such as AMD/Xilinx Zynq) and hardware description languages (VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog).
• Experience using Python or MATLAB for test automation and analytical modeling.
• Familiarity with Git version control systems.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Travel or Schedule

Contract assignment.

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

• 2

  Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

• 3

  Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

• 4

  Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands‑on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.