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Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Research & Development
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelDice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, CGT Staffing, is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced embedded systems for real-time control and communication applications in the energy and industrial sectors.
Computer Software
No H1B
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and develop embedded software in C/C++ for real-time control and communication systems
Support the transition of embedded technologies from laboratory environments into deployable prototype solutions
Implement, test, and optimize embedded computing solutions for industrial and defense applications
Work closely with engineering teams, hardware suppliers, and tool vendors to identify and evaluate technical solutions
Integrate embedded systems with associated hardware components, communication protocols, and control architectures
Contribute to R&D programs in partnership with internal engineering stakeholders and external government agencies
Conduct analysis, debugging, and performance tuning of embedded systems
Develop and maintain documentation for design, coding standards, integration procedures, and test processes
Apply best practices in embedded security, virtualization, and device-level protection
Provide technical support throughout full lifecycle development including prototyping, testing, and evaluation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming experience in embedded C/C++
Experience with scripting or secondary languages such as Bash, Python, C#, or MATLAB
Familiarity with virtualization concepts (e.g., hypervisors, containerization)
Demonstrated ability to work in an engineering environment and support embedded software development
Must be authorized to work in the United States; employer sponsorship is not available
Must be willing to work onsite at a regional engineering campus
Ability to work in a secure environment depending on project requirements
Strong embedded programming proficiency (C/C++)
Experience with Linux driver and kernel development
Knowledge of Linux build systems (e.g., Yocto)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Git, GitHub, or Jenkins
Understanding of cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS)
Knowledge of embedded system security best practices
Preferred
Experience supporting research-driven or government-affiliated technology development is a plus
FPGA and SoC design experience using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
Hands-on experience with Xilinx or Intel (Altera) FPGA toolchains (Vivado, Quartus, ModelSim)
Knowledge of digital logic design, FSMs, pipelining, and resource optimization
Experience with high-speed interfaces (UART, SPI, I C, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR)
Ability to develop testbenches, simulations, and perform timing closure
Proficiency with on-chip debugging tools (ILA, SignalTap)
Ability to interpret schematics, timing diagrams, and hardware specifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn emerging technologies
Master s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with high-level synthesis (HLS) tools, especially Vitis HLS
Exposure to model-based design workflows (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink integration)
Prior R&D experience developing early-stage technologies for industry or government sponsors
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