Embedded Software Engineer - Communication Systems

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global’s client seeks an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to advance real-time signal processing for communications and spectrum sensing systems. You will design, implement, test, and field embedded firmware across FPGA/DSP/microcontroller platforms and contribute to AI/ML driven algorithms for EW and DoW applications.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++, Python, Linux, and Git/Confluence experience; 5+ years embedded software; and the ability to operate in a research environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field.
• 5+ years of professional embedded software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms and code for real-time signal processing.
• Implement, test, and field embedded firmware across FPGA, DSP, microcontroller platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance communication systems and spectrum sensing solutions.
• Support documentation and design reviews for future enhancements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded software development

Signal processing

Machine learning

Linux

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

FPGA

DSPs

Xilinx/Intel FPGA toolchain

GIT

Confluence

Linux

GPUs

SDR platforms

VHDL/Verilog

Job description

Job Description

An Insight Global Client is looking for an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to support the research and development of innovative solutions for communications and spectrum sensing systems and is looking for a dynamic and challenging work environment. The Division's projects focus on advanced signal processing, adaptive communications technologies, advanced algorithms, and artificial intelligence and machine learning applied to communications, spectrum sensing, electronic warfare, and next generation cellular network technologies. Key research areas include future generations of adaptive communication systems, intelligent spectrum sensing systems, adaptive and learning algorithms, advanced waveforms for communications and sensing, and physics-based propagation modeling.

The Division supports work across many branches of the Department of War (DoW), including the Army, Navy, and Office of the Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. Programs span the range from applied research through prototype developments that are fielded for experimentation and capability demonstrations.

The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive and resourceful researcher with embedded software skills and an interest in signal processing, mathematics, and technical algorithms that can be applied to communication systems and spectrum sensing. Candidates should have a strong desire to collaborate with other team members while designing, implementing, testing and fielding innovative communications platforms to provide solutions for communications and spectrum sensing problems of interest to the DoW. As a researcher, the candidate will develop innovative concepts to investigate, advance, and create understanding of emerging problems and solution opportunities in communications technology and applications domains.

The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing algorithms and code for real-time signal processing to include communication and data transfer between system level hardware and embedded hardware. The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer develops designs based on embedded firmware systems, such as Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), microcontrollers/computers, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits/systems (ASICs), and or Graphics Processor Units (GPUs). These designs also require development of documentation to support future reviews of design and enhancements. This position requires extensive knowledge of development environments for Xilinx and Altera (Intel) technologies, software development and configuration skills, and computer operating systems. The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer applies engineering principles to firmware software creation and implementation of real-time hardware interface firmware and analysis, debugging, and testing of these systems.

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Skills and Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered.
• The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than May 2026.
• The candidate should be familiar with software development concepts such as source control, agile development, and good coding practices
• Experience developing on embedded platforms
• Experience with use of C, C++, and Python
• Experience using GIT and Confluence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a research environment where there are many unknowns and undiscovered paths
• Ability to operate effectively, maintain productivity, and make well-reasoned decisions despite incomplete information and requirements, while elucidating objectives and target outcomes
• Ability to be granted Secret Clearance Active Secret Clearance
• 5 years experience or more in professional embedded software development
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field
• Experience in developing advanced communication systems, implementing or designing waveforms, and integrating communication implementations on SDR platforms
• Strong background in electromagnetics, signal processing, mathematics, machine learning / artificial intelligence, or scientific algorithm development
• Experience with electronic warfare threat systems
• Proficiency in C/C++ software and systems design and implementation (C++11, C++20)
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Proficiency with containerized software development, deployment, and security
• Experience with cellular communications systems, technologies, and specifications, including ORAN
• Experience with SOSA/MORE and/or CMOSS open architectures and platforms
• Demonstrated recent experience in applied research and development