Software Engineer II

TSC; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Falcata in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, and test embedded software for RF sensor products. You will work to understand the technical aspects of the product line and explain them to customers and internal stakeholders, supporting our networking requirements.

The role requires strong experience in embedded C/C++, Linux-based development, real-time systems, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience developing embedded software.
• Extensive experience with Linux-based embedded system development and network communication.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, protocol implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Experience with build management, dependency management, and cross-compilation.
• Proficient in Git source control, CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and integration of modular, high-performance embedded software systems.
• Architect and implement complex real-time C/C++ software solutions for embedded platforms.
• Lead system integration, prototyping, deployment, and evaluation activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices in software and hardware development.
• Collaborate with program management, customers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, establish priorities, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Assist with the hardware/software integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Author and review technical documentation, design artifacts, and customer deliverables.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ (embedded)

Linux networking

Concurrency & performance

Git / CI-CD

Education

BS in CS/CE

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Cross-compilation

Job description

Falcata is seeking a Software Engineer II in Plymouth, MA to support the Commercial Product Cell onsite. As a Software Engineer II you will help Falcata meet our customer’s networking requirements. The main purpose of your role is to understand all the technical aspects of the product line and explain them to current and potential consumers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software for RF sensor products and systems.

You will also play a pivotal role in supporting current customers and communicating technical challenges to our engineering department in support of existing and future products and services. Falcata provides a tight-knit team devoted to an agile business model and measures our success by our customers’ mission achievements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design, development, and integration of modular, high-performance embedded software systems.
• Architect and implement complex real-time C/C++ software solutions for embedded platforms.
• Lead system integration, prototyping, deployment, and evaluation activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices in software and hardware development.
• Collaborate with program management, customers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, establish priorities, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Assist with the hardware/software integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Author and review technical documentation, design artifacts, and customer deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience developing embedded software.
  Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems development including concurrency and performance optimization.
• Extensive experience with Linux-based embedded system development and network communication.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, protocol implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Experience with build management, dependency management, and cross-compilation.
• Proficient in Git source control, CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, or unmanned systems.
• Expertise in microservice architectures, containerization, and virtualization in embedded environments.
• Advanced knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel-space programming (device drivers, custom BSPs).
• Experience implementing software safety processes and conducting hazard analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E for defense and mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and data analysis.
• Experience leading automated build, test, artifact management, and deployment pipelines.
• Experience integrating AI technologies and developing, training, and optimizing machine learning or generative AI models.

Falcata Benefits & Application

Falcata offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Other Benefits: 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave.

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