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Carnegie Mellon University · 7 hours ago

Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Carnegie Mellon University is a leading institution in software engineering innovation. The SEI is seeking a Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer to develop safety-critical embedded software and collaborate with various hardware and software systems to address complex challenges faced by the government.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Understand complex, inter-dependent systems that hit multiple abstraction levels for embedded systems, interacting across a number of system interfaces

Design and develop embedded software tools and capabilities to analyze, test, and evaluate existing software

Apply systems engineering knowledge to identify and communicate weaknesses and flawed implementations of embedded functionality tracing from requirements

Utilize static analysis, dynamic testing, and complexity analysis tools to uncover software weaknesses, security vulnerabilities, and instances of poor engineering judgment, guiding a high-impact, safety-critical system toward robustness, reliability, and engineering soundness

Conduct research, experimentation, and present knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance software development processes, demonstrate analytical capabilities, and foster a comprehensive understanding of system-of-systems (SoS) integration and performance

Qualification

Embedded software developmentReal-time operating systemsFPGA experienceC/C++ programmingPython programmingEmbedded LinuxSystems engineering lifecycleCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

You have a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciple with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR a PhD in the same fields with five (5) years of experience

You've worked in a collaborative team environment as a software developer, software engineer, verification engineer, or related field

You have proficiency in one or more of the following: C, C++, VHDL, Verilog, Python, C#

You've built, analyzed, debugged, and/or tested bare-metal systems and are familiar with a CMSIS/HAL/specific peripheral driver

You have experience in one or more of the following: Java, Go, Rust, Ada, MATLAB

You have experience with FPGAs and/or heterogenous computing boards that require communication and synchronization between specialized hardware/chips

You have exposure with modern RTOSes, e.g. VxWorks or Integrity, and developed and analyzed embedded software

You have worked with common embedded interfaces and protocols: I2C, CAN, SPI, RS-232, RS-422, etc

You've developed embedded software and performance tests and have experience interpreting the results

You have an understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) Systems Engineering lifecycle

You have strong communication skills and the ability to convey difficult engineering or technical challenges to stakeholders

You are willing to work 100% of your week onsite at either the SEI or customer facility

You can pass a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance

You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition benefits

Generous time off

Robust retirement savings policy

8% monthly contribution for your retirement plan without having to contribute to it yourself

Tuition benefits to attend classes at Carnegie Mellon University for you and your dependent children

Access to university resources, including campus fitness facilities, mindfulness programs, childcare, free transportation on the Port Authority Transit System, and more

Paid parental and military leave

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions

Ample paid time off and observed holidays

Life and accidental death and disability insurance

Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass

Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs

Fitness center access