Intermediate Embedded Software Engineer
MITRE
Summary
We specialize in rapid prototyping of advanced sensor, communication and navigation systems on real-time embedded platforms. As an applied research organization, we focus on capability development and demonstration while remaining decoupled from protracted product lifecycles and system support roles. Our world class labs provide a canvas for our team to conduct hands-on research and develop tangible solutions to support our military leaders and reinforce our nation's defense. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to design and implement technical solutions for a wide range of challenges currently faced by our government sponsors.
Job description
Roles & Responsibilities
This position provides an exciting opportunity to design and prototype state of the art embedded systems using commercial and custom platforms. Key opportunities include:
- Working on cross-disciplinary teams of similarly bright and motivated engineers on projects of national importance
- Real-time communication and sensor systems leveraging state of the art processors, FPGA & SoC technology and cutting-edge SDR platforms
- Advanced architectures for high throughput signal processing
- Low size, weight, power and cost (SWaP-C), highly integrated custom platforms
- A supportive culture of learning, professional growth, and development
- Opportunities to build on skills and work on a diverse range of projects
- Outstanding continuing education programs
Basic Qualifications
- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related AND a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
- High level of proficiency in C and/or C++ programming languages.
- Very familiar with good software development practices, including: approaches to design, implementation, testing, documentation, and debugging.
- Very good understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software interaction.
- Intermediate knowledge of low-level processor architectures, operating system concepts, and hardware interfacing.
- Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a US government security investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance, which requires US citizenship
- In addition, candidates must meet requirements to support project work onsite in our labs and classified facilities on the Bedford Campus
- This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site at our Bedford, MA facility.
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar field
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience with object-oriented programming principles and working knowledge of one or more higher-level languages such as Python, MATLAB, or Perl.
- Understanding of modern reconfigurable SoC platforms (AMD Xilinx MPSoC, RFSoC, Versal, or Intel Agilex SoC)
- Understanding of common software development tools (e.g., Git, Make, CMake).
- Experience with development best practices including code reviews, regression testing, and user documentation.
- Experience with real-time operating systems, POSIX, embedded Linux (user- and kernel-space development).
- Experience with low-level hardware/software system debugging.
- Good foundation of basic digital signal processing (DSP) concepts and experience implementing real-time algorithms for communication, radar, or navigation systems.
- Familiarity with networking protocols (wired and wireless)
- Basic knowledge of one or more hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience
- High level of proficiency in C and/or C++ programming languages
- Familiar with good software development practices: design, implementation, testing, documentation, and debugging
- Very good understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software interaction
- Intermediate knowledge of low-level processor architectures, operating system concepts, and hardware interfacing
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance
- US citizenship required
- Must support project work onsite in labs and classified facilities on the Bedford Campus
- Minimum of 4 days a week on-site at Bedford, MA facility
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Career development
- Continuing education programs
Company overview
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) for various U.S. government agencies. Founded in 1958, MITRE serves as a critical bridge between government requirements and technological innovation, providing objective analysis and solutions to complex national security and public interest challenges. The organization's work spans multiple domains including cybersecurity, aviation, healthcare, defense systems, and critical infrastructure protection. MITRE operates two primary FFRDCs: one for the Department of Defense and another for the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The corporation is renowned for developing technical standards and frameworks, most notably the MITRE ATT&CK framework for cybersecurity threat modeling. With a workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, MITRE focuses on solving problems of national importance through applied research, systems engineering, and advanced technology development, maintaining strict objectivity by not manufacturing products or competing with private industry.