Lead Embedded Software Engineer

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MITRE’s Electronic Systems Development Department is seeking exceptional PNT Systems engineers to help solve some of the nation’s most challenging technical problems. Our engineers work at the forefront of microelectronics innovation, developing advanced prototypes and proof-of-concept systems that directly support national security and critical government missions.

As part of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to groundbreaking research and development efforts spanning advanced semiconductor technologies, embedded systems, communications, sensing, and signal processing. Our diverse sponsor portfolio provides exposure to a broad range of impactful technical challenges, including:

Highly integrated, low Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) platforms for mission-critical applications

Real-time communication, sensing, and navigation systems utilizing cutting-edge FPGA and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies

Advanced architectures for high-throughput signal processing and embedded computing

Collaboration with world-class engineers and researchers on projects of national importance

Roles & Responsibilities :

Our team specializes in the rapid design, development, and deployment of advanced embedded systems for sensing, communications, and navigation applications. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Architect, implement, test, document, and debug embedded software systems (primarily C/C++)Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and set technical direction for software development efforts

Establish and reinforce best practices for software design, implementation, integration, and verification

Integrate and troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces across embedded platforms and RF/SDR-connected systems

Implement and optimize advanced algorithms in hardware and software on embedded platforms

Lead project teams and mentor junior engineers

Interface with sponsors and build relationships for future programs and task Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies into next-generation prototype systems

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

Experience leading technical efforts and small engineering teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Technical expert-level proficiency in high-performance programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Rust), as well as other high-level languages (e.g., Python) and strong understanding of embedded systems, hardware interfacing

Experience with implementation best practices, modern design methods and software development flows including git Demonstrated experience as task leader on high-performing multidisciplinary teams, with proven ability to architect…