Real-Time Embedded Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking an Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer to develop hard real-time embedded software for DoD systems. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software on constrained hardware, interfacing with real-time OS, device drivers, and board devices.

Responsibilities include shaping software scheduling, health monitoring, and system state management, with emphasis on safety, security, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for complex military systems using disciplined process.
• Software engineering experience with developing in languages such as C/C++ and/or Ada.
• Experience developing hard real-time software.
• Active Secret Clearance (preferred).
• Experience integrating trustworthy Machine Learning into design (offline or inline).
• Experience developing software for integrated electronic warfare and/or sensors systems.
• Experience with avionics data buses (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS-422, etc.), tactical data links, military radios.
• Experience developing avionic systems on military aircraft.
• Experience with military relevant open software standards and frameworks.
• Experience leading small to mid-sized technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop software packages to meet system requirements.
• Develop and maintain software and scripts to support embedded software development and processes.
• Establish embedded software development processes.
• Apply expertise in embedded systems to define requirements and develop embedded software designs.
• Author technical reports and presentations for projects of moderate-to-high complexity.
• Compile report input from other researchers and prepare final report deliverables.
• Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and verify managed developers follow embedded processes.
• Design, architect, and provide senior level support of high-security, sensitive, or classified systems.
• Serve as SME for software engineering tools and technologies.
• Manage overall codebase, review code pull-requests, handle merging, branch management, and provide feedback to ensure sponsor requirements and code quality.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

C/C++

Ada

Real-time software

Embedded systems

Military systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/ Aerospace Engineering, CS, Physics, or related

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/ Aerospace Engineering, CS, or related

Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer/ Aerospace Engineering, CS, or related

Job description

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking an Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer to develop hard real-time embedded software for DoD systems. You will design, implement, test, and maintain software on constrained hardware, interfacing with real-time OS, device drivers, and board devices.

Responsibilities include shaping software scheduling, health monitoring, and system state management, with emphasis on safety, security, and CI/CD practices.