Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Real-Time Systems

Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC); Carlisle (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate and test real-time embedded software for space, airborne, and terrestrial applications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and help guide technical direction across programs while owning critical software components throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5–10+ years of experience developing embedded software systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ software development.
• Experience developing software for embedded processors, microcontrollers, or SoC-based systems.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments and GNU toolchains.
• Familiarity with software integration, debugging, and verification methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with automated version control, CI pipelines, and bug tracking systems to support reliable software development, release and maintenance processes.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software in C/C++ for embedded processors and advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.
• Lead the development of software solutions for mission-critical sensing, processing, and control systems.
• Collaborate with Systems, Electrical, RF, DSP and Firmware engineers to develop integrated system solutions.
• Support architecture definition, software design reviews and technical trade studies.
• Perform and oversee software integration, debugging, optimization, and verification activities.
• Contribute to system-level performance analysis, resource allocation, timing analysis, and reliability assessment.
• Support products through development, qualification, production, deployment, and operational support.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to early-career engineers.
• Participate in proposal development, technology road mapping, and new-product initiatives as opportunities arise.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

Linux development

GNU toolchains

CI pipelines

Debugging

Bug tracking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/CE/EE

Tools

GDB

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

ARM-based processors

RTOS

Job description

Assurance Technology Corporation (ATC) seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate and test real-time embedded software for space, airborne, and terrestrial applications.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and help guide technical direction across programs while owning critical software components throughout the lifecycle.