Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a creative engineer to design and develop software prototypes and research methods for software resilience. The role is in an FFRDC that focuses on national security, working in a collaborative team that uses best‑in‑class tools to enable end‑to‑end software development.

• Design embedded software tools and capabilities, including software exception handlers, inter‑process communication mechanisms, and software fault monitors.
• Use static, dynamic, and complexity analysis tools to identify software weaknesses and areas that need additional design and refactoring.
• Ensure deterministic performance by architecting and developing software using state‑of‑the‑art techniques.
• Develop bytecode to test and analyze VHDL for FPGAs and ensure hardware interfaces and controls meet the intended design.

• Have a BS with 8 years of experience, an MS with 5 years of experience, or a PhD with 2 years of experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experienced as a software developer, software engineer, or verification engineer in a collaborative team environment.
• Understand the DoD Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Proficient in one or more of C, C++, Python, MATLAB, C#, or JAVA.
• Worked with modern RTOSs such as VxWorks and Integrity, and developed and analyzed embedded software.
• Developed embedded software and performance tests and interpreted the results.
• Willing to work 100% onsite at an SEI or customer facility.
• Pass a background check and obtain/maintain an active Department of Defense security clearance.
• Willing to travel 25% outside the office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings.

The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software‑intensive systems.

Our benefits philosophy encompasses choice, control, and well‑being. Through Carnegie Mellon University, the SEI offers a wide range of competitive employee benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, tuition benefits, generous time off, and a robust retirement savings policy.

• Join a world‑class organization that has a significant impact on government software.
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
• Publish research, attend or present at prestigious events, and enjoy annual professional development opportunities.
• Receive an 8% monthly contribution to your retirement plan.
• Get tuition benefits to attend classes at Carnegie Mellon University for you and your dependents.
• Access university resources, including campus fitness facilities, mindfulness programs, childcare, free transit, and more.
• Enjoy paid parental and military leave, relocation assistance, and more.

Pittsburgh, PA

Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Staff – Regular

Full time

Salary

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.