Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Cyber

Systemstechnologyresearch; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Systemstechnologyresearch in Woburn, MA, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their Cyber Division. The ideal candidate will work on developing cutting-edge technology for national security challenges, focusing on embedded systems and software quality assurance.

With a salary range of $134,000 - $184,000, the role involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective software solutions. Candidates must have a strong background in programming languages like C, C++, and Python, and possess an Active Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• 5 years experience with a BS, or 3 years with an MS.
• Deep knowledge in embedded systems, firmware, or drivers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software applications in C, C++, and Python.
• Ensure software quality through testing and verification.
• Package software for configuration control and deployment.

Skills

Microcontroller software

Embedded systems

Proficiency in C, C++, and Python

Software scripting

Build automation tools

Collaborative source code management

Education

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

QEMU

Job description

STR makes the world a safer place by developing technology and applying it to solve emerging national security challenges. Our Cyber Division develops the people, tools, and processes that put all the right bytes in all the wrong places. We strive for impact, craftmanship, and teamwork while tackling our nation’s most demanding cyber problems.

A Senior Embedded Software Engineer at STR will engage as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting‑edge vulnerability research technologies. Our work targets the boundary between the digital and physical worlds by creating models of physical systems, probing interfaces for weaknesses, and reverse engineering software.

What you will do:

• Working as part of a small team to design, develop, and test software applications and tools, in languages such as C, C++, and Python
• Ensuring software quality through the practice of unit-level and system-level tests and verification; integrating software components using networking/messaging technologies
• Packaging software for ease of configuration control, delivery, and deployment
• Communicating technical foundations of software designs and implementations through reports and presentations

Who you are:

• This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government.
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience (or MS and 3 years)
• Deep knowledge of at least one of the following topics: microcontroller software, embedded systems, firmware, kernels, or drivers
• Proficiency in at least one compiled and one scripting programming language
• Familiarity with assembly language, operating systems internals (e.g., file systems, IO, memory management, device drivers), threading, compiler technologies (e.g., GCC, LLVM)
• Experience with software scripting and build automation tools (e.g., bash, make)
• Applied skills using collaborative source code management and software engineering tools (e.g., Git, Subversion, Gitlab)

Nice to have:

• Experience working on classified programs
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python
• Understanding of common software vulnerabilities, and secure programming principles
• Experience with containers (e.g., Docker), virtualization technologies (e.g., QEMU), network communications frameworks (e.g., TCP/IP sockets), and unit test frameworks
• Knowledge of static and dynamic analysis

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

Locations: near Boston, MA; Arlington, VA; near Dayton, OH; Melbourne, FL; and Carlsbad, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.