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Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University · 5 hours ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute is a national resource in software engineering and cybersecurity. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop software prototypes and research methods for software resilience, while leading a team to address complex software challenges for national security.

ComputerCyber SecurityEducationSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and analyze embedded software tools and capabilities, including software exception handlers, inter-process communication mechanisms, and software fault monitors

Use static, dynamic, and complexity analysis software tools to identify software weaknesses and areas that need additional design and refactoring

Ensure deterministic performance by architecting and developing software using state-of-the-art techniques

Lead a team of developers while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, taking ownership of high-visibility tasks and deliverables for customers

Qualification

Embedded software developmentRTOS schedulingMemory managementCC++PythonMATLABC#JAVASoftware testingContinuous improvementCustomer assessmentDoD Systems EngineeringCollaboration

Required

Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI DoD security clearance issued by the U.S. government

A counterintelligence polygraph is required or must be obtained upon request

Applicants must also meet additional customer-specific security requirements

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 have extensive experience with ground and space systems, including software acquisition, architecture, systems/software engineering, testing, and operations, with a deep understanding of the complexities involved in acquiring large, legacy-dependent systems

You have demonstrated experience collaborating with senior customers, program managers, internal staff, and SEI leadership to assess and address customer needs effectively

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

You understand the DoD Systems Engineering lifecycle

You're proficient in one or more of the following: C and C++, Python, MATLAB, C#, or JAVA

You've worked with modern RTOSes, such as VxWorks and Integrity, and developed and analyzed embedded software

You've developed embedded software and performance tests and interpreted the results

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

You're willing to travel (25%) outside 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 for you and your dependent children

Access to university resources including mindfulness programs, a monthly transit benefit on WMATA, free onsite gym at our Arlington facility

Paid parental and military leave

Qualify for relocation assistance

Company

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University

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At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice.

Founded in 1984

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees