Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Are you an engineer who enjoys a challenge Are you excited about working for an FFRDC focused on areas critical to national security Do you want to join a collaborative team that develops and uses best-in-class tools to enable end-to-end software development If so we want you for our team where youll be part of an exciting and impactful culture of collaboration that delivers timely and high-quality results.

Were looking for a creative engineer to design and develop software prototypes and research methods for software resilience. We need a technology-focused team member who has experience with software engineering RTOS scheduling and memory management. Youll develop tools techniques and processes to solve some of the most difficult software problems that our government faces.

What youll do

• Design embedded software tools and capabilities including software exception handlers inter-process communication mechanisms and software fault monitors.
• Use static dynamic and complexity analysis software 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.

Who you are

• You 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.
• Youve worked in a collaborative team environment as a software developer software engineer or verification engineer.
• You understand the DoW Systems Engineering lifecycle.
• Youre proficient in one or more of the following: C and C Python MATLAB C# or JAVA.
• Youve worked with modern RTOSs such as VxWorks and Integrity and developed and analyzed embedded software.
• Youve developed embedded software and performance tests and interpreted the results.
• You are willing to work 100% of your week onsite at either an SEI or customer facility.
• You can pass a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of War security clearance.
• Youre willing to travel (25%) outside your office location to other SEI offices sponsor sites conferences and offsite meetings.

Who we are

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. Its core purposes are to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities advance cybersecurity methods and technologies and bring the discipline of software engineering to AI systems. Learn more about Careers at the SEI.

Our benefits

Our benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities: 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 to name a few.

To learn more visit these resources:

• Why Carnegie Mellonto learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
• Benefits at Glanceto get a listing of all employee benefits.
• Staff Member Benefitsto get detailed information about benefits for employees who are not faculty.

Why work here

• Join a world-class organization that has significant impact software in government.
• Work with cutting edge technologies and experts to solve tough problems for the government and the nation.
• Publish your research attend or present at prestigious events and enjoy annual professional development opportunities.
• Get an 8% monthly contribution for your retirement plan without having to contribute to it yourself.
• Get tuition benefits to attend classes at Carnegie Mellon University for you and your dependent children.
• Get access to university resources including campus fitness facilities mindfulness programs childcare free transportation on the Port Authority Transit System and more.
• Enjoy paid parental and military leave.
• Qualify for relocation assistance.
• Work in the heart of Oakland a few blocks from the Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical prescription dental and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs fitness center access and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials we evaluate the role and responsibilities your valuable work experience and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; its about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization! Apply today!

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