Job at a glance
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Job Description This role focuses on developing embedded software for advanced radio systems used in edge communication products, enabling reliable military communications in signal-constrained environments. You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, work closely with hardware engineers, and contribute to secure, high-performance embedded solutions that operate in demanding real-time conditions.
Responsibilities Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design through testing, integration, and deployment of embedded software for radio and edge communication systems. Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C and Python for microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based systems. Write clean, well-structured, and well-documented embedded C code that adheres to industry best practices and coding standards.
Optimize firmware for memory utilization, power efficiency, and real-time performance to ensure reliable operation in constrained environments. Leverage open-source technologies to support continuous integration, automation, and infrastructure management. Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to streamline and automate software delivery and deployment. Develop and maintain automated test frameworks to improve software quality and coverage.
Actively participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain high engineering standards. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to interrupt handling, DMA operations, and peripheral interfaces such as SPI and I2C. Interface directly with hardware peripherals and perform register-level communications and debugging. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to define interface requirements, integrate embedded software with hardware designs, and validate system functionality.
Use Texas Instruments development tools, including Code Composer Studio (CCS), or comparable environments to develop and debug embedded applications. Utilize hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and JTAG debuggers to diagnose and resolve hardware–software integration issues. Ensure embedded software solutions meet cybersecurity, security, and compliance requirements, aligning with DevSecOps principles where applicable.
Apply software architecture principles, including those used in microservices-based environments, to design robust and maintainable systems. Use containerization technologies such as Docker to support development, testing, and deployment workflows. Stay current with emerging technologies, software development methodologies, and industry best practices, and apply them to improve existing systems and processes.
Support programs related to defense or government applications, ensuring solutions meet mission-critical performance and reliability standards. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience. 3–5 years of professional experience developing embedded software in C for microprocessor-based systems.
Strong proficiency in Embedded C for firmware development on microcontrollers and microprocessors. Hands-on experience with microcontrollers and bare-metal embedded development. Experience working with SPI and I2C communication protocols and other peripheral interfaces such as UART. Proficiency in Python for scripting and tooling related to embedded development. Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation and development workflows.
Experience interfacing with hardware peripherals and performing communications at the register level. Hands-on experience using Texas Instruments development tools, including Code Composer Studio (CCS), or similar embedded development environments. Proficiency with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and JTAG debuggers. Experience developing a