Embedded Software Engineer (Avionics)

Frameworx Consulting; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Frameworx Consulting is seeking a software engineer in Cambridge, MA to develop embedded real-time avionics software for resource-constrained targets across domains including air, space, and hypersonic systems. You will participate in requirements, design, implementation, testing, and deployment in operational environments.

The role demands 5+ years in embedded software, proficiency in C/C++ and assembly, and hands-on experience with RTOSs like VxWorks, Embedded Linux, and FreeRTOS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency with RTOS such as VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux, Zephyr, or FreeRTOS.
• Experience with C/C++ and assembly; strong debugging on embedded targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded real-time avionics software for resource-constrained targets.
• Contribute across requirements, design, implementation, testing and deployment in operational environments.
• Collaborate to ensure fault-tolerant and high-reliability systems.

Skills

Embedded software development

Low-level systems programming

RTOS experience

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

GCC

LLVM

QEMU

Job description

• Seeking a software engineer for the development of embedded real-time avionics systems.
• The engineer will develop high-performance embedded solutions for resource‑constrained targets, including next‑generation resilient and fault‑tolerant software across application domains such as undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic systems, and space.
• The engineer will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and deployment in operational environments.

Cambridge, MA

12+ month contract

Responsibilities

• Seeking a software engineer for the development of embedded real-time avionics systems.
• The engineer will develop high-performance embedded solutions for resource‑constrained targets, including next‑generation resilient and fault‑tolerant software across application domains such as undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic systems, and space.
• The engineer will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and deployment in operational environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent, with 5+ years of experience
• Experience in embedded software development with:
  
  • RISC-V and Ultrascale+ (ARM) processors or other low‑power microcontrollers (e.g., PowerPC, TMS320)
  • Real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux, Zephyr, or FreeRTOS
  • C/C++ and assembly programming languages
• Strong development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets
• Solid understanding of OS coding techniques, hardware/software interfaces, and subsystem integration
• Experience developing device drivers, board support packages (BSP), and boot code
• Knowledge of embedded system buses and communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial, SpaceWire, and MIL-STD-1553
• Experience with development toolchains (e.g., GCC, LLVM), as well as static and dynamic analysis tools; QEMU-based development experience preferred
• Familiarity with configuration management tools, defect tracking systems, and peer review processes
• Experience with in‑circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment
• Experience developing formal requirements, design documentation, and test artifacts, and supporting formal design reviews
• Active Secret clearance (or higher) required
• Must be able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA, with occasional travel to Lowell, MA

Top Skills

• Embedded Software Development (C/C++, RTOS – VxWorks, Integrity, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS)
• Low‑level systems programming (device drivers, BSP, boot code, hardware interfaces)
• Experience with embedded processors (RISC‑V, ARM/Ultrascale+, PowerPC) and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, 1553, SpaceWire)

Worksite Location

Cambridge, MA (primary) + occasional travel to Lowell, MA

Additional Detail

Active Secret clearance strongly preferred (or ability to obtain)

Strong embedded avionics / aerospace / defense background

Experience with fault‑tolerant / mission‑critical systems

Must be comfortable working close to hardware and debugging at system level

Top skill(s)

• Avionics or aerospace embedded systems
• RTOS + driver/BSP development
• Mission‑critical / fault‑tolerant systems (air, space, hypersonics, undersea)
• Experience with tools like GCC, LLVM, QEMU, JTAG

• As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources.
• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.