Lead Embedded RF Software Architect - MPSoC/SDR

systemstechnologyresearch; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

STR in Arlington, VA seeks a Principal Embedded Software Architect to define and lead the embedded software stack for MPSoC-based RF systems, including SDRs, radar subsystems, and digital receivers. You will write production-quality C/C++ and embedded Linux, drive bring-up, and coordinate across FPGA, RF, and hardware teams.

You will own data acquisition, streaming paths, timing, and deterministic control, ensuring high-throughput, reliable operation in operational environments while mentoring a

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time, resource-constrained systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux including drivers and BSPs.
• Background in MPSoC/SoC, FPGAs, and high-speed data interfaces in RF or similar domains.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead embedded software for MPSoC-based RF systems from requirements to deployment.
• Define partitions, interfaces, and produce production-quality C/C++ and embedded Linux code.
• Bring up boards with FPGA/RF teams; manage high-speed ADC/DAC and clocking.
• Lead integration, testing, and documentation; mentor engineers.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time systems

Embedded Linux

MPSoC/SoC

Leadership

JTAG debugging

High throughput data paths

Education

BS or MS in CS or ECE or AE

Tools

Vivado

Vitis

PetaLinux

JTAG

oscilloscopes

Job description

STR in Arlington, VA seeks a Principal Embedded Software Architect to define and lead the embedded software stack for MPSoC-based RF systems, including SDRs, radar subsystems, and digital receivers. You will write production-quality C/C++ and embedded Linux, drive bring-up, and coordinate across FPGA, RF, and hardware teams.

You will own data acquisition, streaming paths, timing, and deterministic control, ensuring high-throughput, reliable operation in operational environments while mentoring a