Contract Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Georgia

Job#: 3034880
Job Description:
Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Job Location Requirement: Onsite
Security & Citizenship Requirements
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance.
Role Overview
We are seeking an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to support the research and development of innovative solutions for communications and spectrum sensing systems. The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive and resourceful researcher with embedded software skills and an interest in signal processing, mathematics, and technical algorithms. This role involves designing, implementing, testing, and fielding communications platforms to provide solutions for problems of interest to the Department of Defense.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop software packages to meet requirements and open system standards.
• Develop and maintain software and scripts to support development processes.
• Follow established embedded software/firmware development processes.
• Develop algorithms and code for real-time signal processing, including data transfer between system-level and embedded hardware.
• Create designs based on embedded systems such as FPGAs, DSPs, microcontrollers, ASICs, and GPUs.
• Develop documentation to support design reviews and future enhancements.
• Participate in project execution, including technical meetings, task completion, and presenting research.
• Contribute to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals.

Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required. Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program with a graduation date no later than May 2026 will be considered.
Experience: This is an open-rank position; the final offer will depend on candidate qualifications. A bachelor's degree with 0 years of related experience meets the minimum requirement.
Technical Skills:

• Experience developing on embedded platforms.
• Experience with C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with software development concepts like source control (GIT) and agile development.
• Knowledge of development environments for Xilinx and Altera (Intel) technologies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• An active Secret Clearance.
• 5+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
• An MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience in developing advanced communication systems or implementing waveforms on SDR platforms.
• Strong background in signal processing, mathematics, or machine learning.
• Proficiency in C/C++ software design (C++11, C++20).
• Experience with Linux operating systems and containerized software development.
• Experience with cellular communications systems (e.g., ORAN) or open architectures (e.g., SOSA/CMOSS).

Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary for this position is between $86,000.00 and $150,000.00 annually. A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees.
This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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