Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking an Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer to develop hard real-time software for military systems. You will design, implement, and test software interfacing with RTOS, drivers, and board devices, ensuring low latency and robust scheduling in a constrained hardware environment.

The role requires C/C++/Ada experience, CI/CD, and a collaborative research team mindset, with a focus on safety, security, and mission-critical delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for complex military systems using disciplined processes.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Ada for real-time applications.
• Experience developing real-time software.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop software packages to meet system requirements.
• Develop and maintain software and scripts to support embedded software development and processes.
• Influence embedded software development processes.
• Apply expertise in embedded systems to define requirements and develop embedded software designs recognizing limitations of target hardware platforms.
• Author technical reports and presentations for projects of moderate-to-high complexity.
• Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and verify managed developers are following embedded development processes.
• Other related duties, as assigned.
• Develop software for Military embedded systems applications.
• Develop software requirements and design.
• Develop software using approved coding standards and processes.
• Provide software development estimates.
• Ensure software is developed to meet military, safety, and security standards.
• Create and deliver technical presentations.
• Act as the software technical focal to sponsors for assigned projects.

Skills

C/C++

Ada

Real-time software

Embedded systems

CI/CD/DevOps

Software architecture

Security-conscious design

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

ARINC 429

Ethernet

RS-422

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking an Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer to develop hard real-time software for military systems. You will design, implement, and test software interfacing with RTOS, drivers, and board devices, ensuring low latency and robust scheduling in a constrained hardware environment.

The role requires C/C++/Ada experience, CI/CD, and a collaborative research team mindset, with a focus on safety, security, and mission-critical delivery.