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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA💼 Full-time💰 $82,300–$82,300🗓 2026-06-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develops high-performance, resilient, and fault-tolerant embedded software for resource-constrained targets in undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics, and space domains.

Role type

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Builds

Next-generation resilient software solutions for defense and space exploration applications

Domain

Defense, Space Exploration, Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C, C++, Rust, real-time operating systems (RTOS), device drivers, board bring-up, in-circuit emulators, JTAG debugging, algorithm design, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Real-time operating system design and implementation, Secret security clearance

Technologies

VxWorks, GHS Integrity, FreeRTOS, RTEMS, ARM, RISC-V, PowerPC

Responsibilities

Evaluate requirements and propose design solutions; develop embedded software based on prototype algorithms; analyze designs for performance and functionality; execute software tests to verify compliance; identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies; mentor less experienced engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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