Senior Embedded Software Engineer

GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc. in Camden, NJ is seeking an experienced embedded Software Engineer to lead the next generation of mission-critical national security systems.

The candidate should have strong background in modern computer architecture, hardware bring-up and debugging, and development of low-level embedded system-software including custom drivers, BSPs, and bootloader. The role requires 8+ years in software development, DoD Secret clearance, and a Bachelor's or Master’s in a related field.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• At least 8+ years experience in software development
• At least 5+ years of experience developing and debugging drivers, BSPs, bootloaders, bare-metal applications, or other low-level development in embedded systems
• Experience with development of embedded systems in C/C++, assembly, and/or Rust
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience developing embedded Linux systems

Responsibilities

• Develop device drivers and board support packages for custom embedded systems
• Diagnosis and debugging of complex hardware-software boundary issues
• Develop software to test manufactured circuit boards and diagnose manufacturing or design issues
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance, and design of the overall system
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
• Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++/Rust

Driver development

BSP/Bootloader

Bare-metal development

Embedded Linux

Hardware bring-up

DoD clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Yocto/Buildroot

BitBake

Linux Kernel

VxWorks/Zephyr/Integrity

FPGA tooling

Job description

Location: Camden, NJ – Relocation Assistance Available

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Experience: 7+ to 10 years

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel: Never

Management Experience Required: No

Position Overview

• We are seeking an experienced embedded Software Engineer to guide the next generation of mission-critical national security systems.
• The candidate should have a strong background in modern computer architecture, hardware bring-up and debugging, development of low-level embedded system-software including custom drivers, board support packages, and bootloader.

Essential Functions

• Develop device drivers and board support packages for custom embedded systems
• Diagnosis and debugging of complex hardware-software boundary issues
• Develop software to test manufactured circuit boards and diagnose manufacturing or design issues
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance, and design of the overall system
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
• Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• At least 8+ years experience in software development
• At least 5+ years of experience developing and debugging drivers, BSPs, bootloaders, bare-metal applications, or other low-level development in embedded systems
• Experience with development of embedded systems in C/C++, assembly, and/or Rust
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience developing embedded Linux systems

Preferred Additional Skills

• Proven experience developing device drivers and board support packages for modern RTOSs (Integrity, VxWorks, Zepher, seL4, Yocto)
• Proven experience with hardware bring-up on prototype or first-run hardware
• Deep understanding of modern SoC architectures, their boot processes, and security/safety capabilities
• Proven experience interfacing with hardware peripherals including custom logic in FPGA fabric
• Experience building and customizing Yocto/OE or buildroot based Linux distributions, in particular a deep knowledge of BitBake, device trees, and the Linux Kernel
• Experience with bare-metal and kernel-space software development
• Strong understanding of standard interface protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, AXI, PCI/PCIe
• Experience developing safety or security critical systems, including DO-178 and ASIL-D
• Experience with Xilinx, Microchip, and other SoC’s with programmable fabric
• Experience with bare-metal Rust development

Skills and Certifications

• embedded software background
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Screening Questions

• Do you have an active secret clearance or higher?
• Willingness to be onsite 100% of time with an every other Friday off schedule (9/80)