Embedded Software Engineer; R&D Engineer

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or R&D Engineer 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Accelerator Operations Technology – Instrumentation and Controls Group – AOT-IC is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of embedded software for hardware platforms.

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with broad interest in embedded software, FPGA‑based platforms, and hands‑on hardware debugging. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across disciplines, writing software close to the hardware, supporting hardware/software integration, debugging real systems in the lab, and helping integrate complex embedded platforms from prototype through delivery.

As a full‑time embedded software engineer, you will work near the boundary between software, firmware, FPGA logic, and hardware in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. This position will work within a multidisciplinary group of physicists, electrical, RF, mechanical, FPGA, and software engineers.

Develop and test embedded software in C/C++ for processors, SoCs, microcontrollers, and FPGA‑based platforms. Support hardware/software integration, board bring‑up, troubleshooting, validation, automation, documentation, and full lifecycle system support.

In addition to the above, perform more advanced software engineering tasks including system interoperability, architecture analysis, advanced troubleshooting, mentoring junior engineers, documenting and presenting results, and providing technical leadership on embedded system integration efforts.

• Experience developing software in C or C++.
• Familiarity with embedded systems concepts such as memory‑mapped I/O, interrupts, timers, bootloaders, peripheral drivers, real‑time constraints, or bare‑metal development.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Tcl, or MATLAB for automation, testing, or data analysis.
• Experience or familiarity with FPGA‑based systems, digital logic, or HDL development using Verilog, VHDL, or System Verilog.
• Ability to debug embedded hardware/software issues using laboratory equipment and software tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, register maps, timing diagrams, interface control documents, and technical specifications.
• Experience using version control tools such as Git.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in a small team environment.
• Availability for rotating on‑call support and after‑hours work when required.
• Willingness to learn new tools, platforms, and development flows.
• Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.

• Experience developing software on and for Linux systems.
• Advanced experience developing software in C/C++.
• Strong proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Tcl/Tk, and/or Perl.
• Familiarity with software and network debugging tools such as GDB, Valgrind, Wireshark, tcpdump, or similar.
• Understanding of instrumentation and control systems.
• Understanding of software build processes, Makefiles, software revision control, and system integration activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute technical work and mentor less‑experienced engineers.

Candidates that meet the degree requirement, but who do not meet the two‑year experience requirement, are encouraged to apply and may be considered for hire through an allowable variance.

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution related to the occupation combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited…