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12d ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Clientmind Recruiting Greenbelt, MD

Greenbelt, MD

12d ago

Full time Senior Embedded C Embedded Development

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Job Description

Clientmind Recruiting is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for a full-time role based in Greenbelt, MD, with a hybrid schedule (onsite 3x per week). This position focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining firmware and software for microcontroller-based systems, with emphasis on architecture, debugging, optimization, validation, documentation, and engineering mentorship.

Role Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems, targeting strong performance, reliability, and power efficiency.
Collaborate on system architecture and firmware design, including low-level driver development for sensors and I/O interfaces, hardware abstraction layers, and communication protocols.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex firmware and system issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debuggers.
Optimize firmware across performance, memory usage, and power consumption while meeting real-time and safety-critical needs.
Coordinate with hardware engineers, software teams, and product managers to support smooth integration between firmware, hardware, and system-level applications.
Create and maintain high-quality documentation, including specifications, design documents, test plans, and user manuals for ongoing development and maintenance.
Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system-level validation to support firmware quality and robustness.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, including guidance on best practices and assistance with complex engineering problems.
Stay current with embedded systems and firmware development techniques, and contribute improvements to engineering practices.

Required Qualifications

US Citizen with Secret level security clearance or ability and willingness to obtain a clearance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development with a demonstrated record of successful project execution.

Technologies and Tools

C/C++, ARM Cortex-M, STM32, i.MX
Bare metal, RTOS
UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet
JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers
Git, SVN
FPGA, embedded Linux, Python

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with FPGA development, low-level hardware design, or system-on-chip (SoC) integration.
Experience programming custom embedded Linux platforms on embedded application processors, including familiarity with building custom Linux features and power/speed optimization.
Experience with scripting languages (such as Python) for automation or testing purposes.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770 (onsite 3x per week).

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13d ago

Embedded Software Engineer - Platform & Hardware Integration

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. Endicott, NY

Endicott, NY

13d ago

$100k - $140k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Embedded Firmware Embedded Software

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Job Description

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. builds next-generation embedded platforms for safety- and mission-critical applications. In this hybrid role based in Endicott, NY, you will help deliver foundational embedded software, support system bring-up, and integrate deterministic real-time communication across complex hardware components.

This position offers USD 100,000 - 140,000 per year, employer-matched 401(k), and a flexible, people-first culture designed to support teamwork, innovation, and balance.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain very low-level embedded software, including processor-level C, C++, and assembly.
Lead and execute SoC hardware initialization, board bring-up, and platform-level hardware/software integration.
Work with FPGA/ASIC components to support timing-critical and deterministic communication.
Integrate and support avionics and real-time communication protocols including TSN, PCIe, and AFDX.
Contribute to highly reliable embedded systems for avionics, safety-critical, or deterministic real-time environments.
Use ARM DS IDE, DSTREAM, and Python-based tooling for debugging, automation, and productivity optimization.
Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and verification teams to ensure seamless integration and compliance with platform requirements.
Participate in design reviews, develop documentation, and support continuous improvement of embedded software processes.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or a related engineering discipline.
4+ years of relevant Software Engineering experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development in a safety- or mission-critical environment (examples include aerospace and military).
Demonstrated expertise in low-level embedded software development using C, C++, and assembly.
Strong background in SoC initialization, hardware, board bring-up, and system-level hardware/software integration.
Hands-on experience interfacing with FPGA/ASIC logic and working with timing-critical embedded communication.
Practical knowledge of deterministic communication protocols including TSN, PCIe, and AFDX.
Proven experience developing software for avionics, safety-critical, or other deterministic real-time systems.
Proficiency with ARM DS IDE, DSTREAM hardware debug tools, and Python for automation and tooling.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing board support packages, boot code, device drivers, or other platform-level embedded software.
Hands-on experience with new board bring-up, processor initialization, hardware debug, and early-stage system integration.
Experience supporting DO-178C, DO-254, or other safety-critical development and verification processes.
Familiarity with timing analysis, deterministic execution, latency-sensitive communication, or real-time performance optimization.
Experience using hardware debug tools, trace tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar lab-based debugging equipment.
Experience developing Python scripts or automation tools for debugging, testing, integration, or workflow improvement.
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, avionics, automotive, industrial controls, or another regulated embedded systems environment.
Experience adopting or integrating emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.
Active security clearance or ability to obtain a clearance.

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) 3% Match
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance

Location

This position is preferred to be based in Endicott, NY with hybrid/onsite work. Remote candidates will be considered, but U.S. citizenship is required.

What you get (QDSS Advantage)

Work That Matters: Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
Growth That’s Supported: Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certification assistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
A Culture That Works: A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.
Comprehensive coverage: Competitive pay and medical/dental/life and disability coverage, plus professional development support and a flexible, friendly workplace.

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14d ago

Senior Software Engineer (7+ years C/C++ Programming)

VOCAL Technologies Inc. Buffalo, NY

Buffalo, NY

14d ago

$80k - $120k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior C++ Language

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Job Description

VOCAL Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support Telecommunications and Embedded Systems development in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on designing and implementing real-time DSP and embedded firmware using C/C++ within bare metal, RTOS-based, and Linux environments. Clearance eligibility and US work authorization are required.

Role Overview

This position contributes to real-time signal processing and embedded firmware engineering. Responsibilities include algorithm design for embedded processors, performance estimation across processing and memory resources, and coordination between software and hardware teams through prototyping, tuning, and testing. The role also includes researching new technologies that may be incorporated into VOCAL’s custom products.

Responsibilities

Design fast, efficient DSP algorithms intended for implementation on embedded processors.
Architect and implement firmware across bare metal, RTOS-based, and Linux-based designs.
Analyze algorithm performance impact by estimating processing resources such as MIPS, ROM, and RAM.
Coordinate software and hardware development activities, including prototyping, algorithm tuning, and performance testing.
Conduct research on emerging technologies and assess incorporation into VOCAL’s custom products for improvement.

Key Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Clearance eligible.
Experience designing, developing, and testing real-time systems involving signal processing algorithms.
Significant C or C++ development experience implementing DSP modules in embedded real-time environments such as commercial DSPs and ARMs.
Strong understanding of wired and wireless communications systems and digital signal processing for transmit and receive functions.
Application of communication theory principles, including signal processing, decision theory, estimation theory, and modulation and demodulation.
Systems Engineering experience including data communications architectures, telecom network design, and protocol analysis and selection.
Experience with computer networking protocols including TCP/UDP/IP, RTP, MPLS, and NDN.
Embedded hardware interfacing experience with SPI, TDM, Ethernet, USB, and I2C.
Familiarity with telecom protocol standards including ITU-T, IETF, and 3GPP.
Demonstrated creative and critical thinking, strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and written and verbal communication skills.

Technology Focus

C, C++, DSP
RTOS, Linux firmware, bare metal
SPI, TDM, Ethernet, USB, I2C
TCP/UDP/IP, RTP, MPLS, NDN
ITU-T, IETF, 3GPP
MIPS, ROM, RAM

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering. Bachelor’s is preferred.

Compensation and Employment Details

Job type: Full-time
Pay: USD 80,000 to 120,000 per year
Experience: 7 years of C/C++ programming (required)
Work location: In person (Buffalo, NY 14228)
Ability to commute: Buffalo, NY 14228 (required)
Ability to relocate: Buffalo, NY 14228 (preferred), relocate before starting work

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Requirement

Due to the nature of some government contracting, US citizenship is required. The application includes a question confirming US citizenship.

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15d ago

Machine Learning Engineer - College Graduate

Qualcomm San Diego, CA

San Diego, CA

15d ago

$123k - $184k/yr Full time Android Artificial Intelligence Data & Ai

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Job Description

This role supports Qualcomm AI Research by helping advance generative AI technology designed to run on the edge. You will contribute within a multi-disciplinary team, where the work spans architecture, development, testing, and deployment of on-device AI prototypes.

Role Overview

As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will focus on creating and validating prototype software for cutting-edge AI use cases on-device. The work is conducted in a dynamic research environment alongside researchers and software engineers using modern AI frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in a dynamic research environment with a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and software engineers.
Work with cutting-edge AI frameworks and tools as part of prototype development cycles.
Architect, design, develop, test, and deploy on-device prototype software for AI use cases.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Strong Python skills and experience with object-oriented software design and implementation.
Knowledge of deep learning and ML frameworks, such as PyTorch.
Strong software design skills with a focus on usability.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Technology Focus

Python and object-oriented software design
PyTorch and Generative AI (GenAI)
Neural network model optimization and model quantization
On-target deployment and edge inference
NPUs / ML accelerators and hardware acceleration
Android programming
C/C++ and embedded software
Algebraic operations optimization for hardware cores

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies.
Knowledge of neural network model optimization and on-target deployment (plus).
Knowledge of NPUs / ML accelerators.
Knowledge of Android programming (plus).
Optimization of algebraic operations in algorithms for hardware cores (plus).
Knowledge of C/C++ and embedded software.

Compensation and Location

Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)
Salary: USD 122,800 - 184,200 per year

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package

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17d ago

Junior Developer

Ebtron Loris, SC

Loris, SC

17d ago

Full time .NET C Sharp Data Processing

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Job Description

Ebtron is hiring a Junior Developer to support product testing and the ongoing improvement of manufacturing software applications. Working onsite in Loris, SC, you will collaborate with a design-focused team and work under the guidance of a senior engineer to develop and maintain desktop tools used in commercial settings.

This role centers on building and supporting applications primarily in product testing and manufacturing, with hands-on experience across multiple programming and desktop technologies.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with a design team to deliver complete engineered solutions in a fast-paced environment
Develop and maintain C#, Java, and Excel desktop applications used primarily in product testing and manufacturing
Work alongside engineers to design, build, and test solutions for commercial viability

What you bring

Knowledge of coding languages, such as C#, C++, Java, SQL, VBA, and Python
Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
Ability to troubleshoot and debug C#, Java, and Excel VBA applications
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team
Ability to balance multiple responsibilities
Strong problem-solving skills

Technologies you’ll use

C#
Java
Excel
C++
SQL
VBA
Python

Schedule and location

Loris, SC office
Full-time onsite position with no remote component
Monday to Friday
In person (one location)

Additional details

Only candidates with existing, unrestricted U.S. work authorization will be considered
Supplemental pay includes bonus pay

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Life insurance

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

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17d ago

Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer

Redwood Strong LLC Roanoke, TX

Roanoke, TX

17d ago

$140k+/yr Full time Senior CI/CD Cloud Operations

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Job Description

Redwood Strong LLC offers a hybrid role based in Roanoke, TX (3-4 days in office), with a flexible schedule and a full benefits package. The position supports flight-test related programs where extended hours beyond a standard 40-hour week are common due to flight test operations and program/customer deadlines. Compensation starts at $140,000/year.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Mission Systems Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain software for OMS-enabled mission systems. You will integrate with external system simulators to ensure functional workflows, then help deliver features through a CI/CD environment aligned to a Government-approved backlog.

Build and maintain software applications for OMS-enabled systems
Partner with simulator teams to validate integrated functional workflows
Develop capabilities within CI/CD and implement backlog-driven features
Support requirement decomposition into actionable backlog entries (definitions, dependencies, estimates)
Implement functionality for external system API integrations, security requirements, and operational performance needs
Support functional, security, integration, and automated testing across the CI/CD pipeline
Develop and maintain metrics instrumentation covering development, operational, security, and functional performance
Provide technical inputs for PMRs, Capstone reviews, Demonstration Readiness Reviews, and Software Technical Development Package (STDP) artifacts
Contribute to Interface Documentation, the Software Development Plan (SDP), the Software Test Plan (STP), and architecture refinement
Participate in Agile ceremonies including design reviews, demos, PI planning, and sprint reviews

Skills and qualifications

This role is designed for engineers who can work independently or collaborate effectively in a team environment and break down large scope into executable tasks. You will need strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to communicate clearly and support documentation for Government deliverables.

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of software engineering experience on defense or aerospace programs (or Master’s + 5 years)
Secret clearance (required); Top Secret/SCI preferred
Up to 25% travel (required) to customer or teammate sites
Proficiency with C/C++, Java, and Python
Experience with real-time embedded systems
Strong background in distributed systems, APIs, services, and cloud-native architectures
Experience with Agile development, user stories, backlog practices, and CI/CD delivery
Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, RMF-aligned development, and relevant DoD guidelines preferred
Ability to generate technical documentation for CDRLs, PMRs, and Government-facing artifacts
Knowledge of DO-178 is a plus
Track record of writing high-quality, well-tested code while optimizing for performance, reliability, and maintainability
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI level is required for the position

Tools you’ll work with

C/C++, Java, Python
CI/CD
APIs
Cloud-native architectures

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Referral program
Relocation assistance

Position details

Job type: Full-time
Work location: Hybrid remote in Roanoke, TX 76262 (3 days/week in office)
Travel: Up to 25% (required)
Pay: From $140,000/year
Education: Bachelor’s (required)
C++ experience: 4 years (required)

Application screening: Are you willing to come in to the office in Roanoke, Texas three days a week?

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20d ago

Firmware Developer

RCAL Products Inc. Prairie Grove, AR

Prairie Grove, AR

20d ago

$80k - $100k/yr Full time Embedded Development Embedded Firmware Embedded Software

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Job Description

RCAL Products Inc. is hiring a Firmware Developer to build, validate, and maintain embedded firmware for products and engineering projects. This onsite role in Prairie Grove, AR focuses on delivering reliable low-level functionality, supporting hardware validation, and collaborating closely with the hardware team to keep development moving from circuit through firmware integration.

You will develop and test firmware that helps validate electronic circuits and troubleshoot hardware designs, while also improving the company’s design-for-reuse approach through shared components and documentation.

Role overview

Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for assigned products and projects.
Develop firmware to validate and troubleshoot electronic circuits and hardware designs.
Implement low-level firmware functionality required to support hardware and product requirements.
Integrate existing firmware libraries and components into new designs when appropriate.
Perform firmware testing and validation to confirm functionality and identify potential issues.
Troubleshoot and resolve firmware and hardware integration issues.
Maintain and contribute to the company’s design-for-reuse repository.
Provide technical input and research to support project proposals, planning, and feasibility assessments.
Identify and communicate technical risks, project dependencies, development challenges, and potential delays to team leadership.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and other engineering collaboration activities as required.
Participate in regular one-on-one meetings and team meetings.
Maintain and expand technical knowledge through ongoing professional development.
Mentor interns or less-experienced team members when assigned.
Develop technical articles or other knowledge-sharing materials as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related technical field.
Experience developing embedded firmware.
Experience with firmware development, debugging, testing, and validation.
Working knowledge of embedded systems and electronic hardware.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, specifications, and related engineering materials.
Ability to troubleshoot firmware and hardware integration issues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage assigned priorities and communicate effectively regarding project status, risks, and technical issues.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an engineering team.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with low-level or hardware-adjacent firmware development.
Experience using common embedded development and circuit debugging tools.
Experience integrating existing firmware libraries into new products or designs.
Experience developing reusable firmware components or maintaining shared code repositories.
Experience supporting hardware validation and product development.

Compensation and location

Location: Prairie Grove, AR (onsite)
Salary: USD 80,000 - 100,000 per yearly

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Performance expectations

Complete assigned work within established project timelines and communicate potential delays or barriers in a timely manner.
Provide reasonable estimates for assigned development work and communicate significant changes in scope or expected completion time.
Produce firmware that meets established functional, technical, testing, and quality requirements.
Maintain accurate and appropriate technical documentation.
Follow established engineering processes, coding practices, and development standards.
Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with team members and leadership.
Demonstrate conduct consistent with RCAL Products established workplace values and expectations.

Physical and work requirements

Ability to perform work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to work with electronic components, development boards, test equipment, and other engineering tools.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.