Job Description

Firmware / Embedded Engineer – Onsite – 1784

Location Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Full-Time, salaried w/benefits
Salary Range: up to $110K
Visa Restrictions US Citizens with security clearance or able to obtain clearance
Relocation Possible for the ideal candidate
Travel: 10–25%

The Embedded Systems Software Engineer will support the design and development of software and firmware solutions for real-time communications, signal processing, and hardware integration applications. This role focuses on creating and optimizing embedded software for advanced computing platforms and supporting system-level integration across complex hardware and software environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware solutions aligned with system requirements and open architecture standards
• Develop software tools, automation scripts, and supporting utilities to enhance development workflows and engineering processes
• Support embedded software and firmware development activities across the full lifecycle including architecture, implementation, debugging, integration, and testing
• Contribute to technical documentation, research efforts, white papers, and proposal support activities
• Participate in technical meetings, collaborative engineering efforts, and project execution activities
• Assist with software analysis, system architecture, application design, and integration tasks
• Investigate and evaluate emerging technologies, architectures, and approaches in communications systems and related domains
• Translate system objectives into technical requirements, architectures, and implementation strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support AI/ML-enabled optimization and control of communications systems
• Support preparation of technical presentations, reports, journal submissions, and conference materials
• Develop proficiency with modern software development methodologies, tools, and infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field
• Candidates currently pursuing a relevant accredited degree program may also be considered
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, version control, agile practices, and coding standards
• Experience working with embedded platforms and real-time systems
• Proficiency with C, C++, and Python
• Experience using Git and collaboration/documentation tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within technical teams
• Comfortable operating in research and development environments involving evolving requirements and emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in embedded software or firmware development
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
• Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms, advanced communications systems, or waveform development
• Background in signal processing, electromagnetics, machine learning/artificial intelligence, or scientific computing
• Experience supporting electronic warfare or defense-related systems
• Strong C/C++ development experience including modern C++ standards
• Experience working in Linux-based development environments
• Familiarity with containerized development, deployment, and security practices
• Knowledge of cellular technologies, ORAN, or open systems architectures such as SOSA, CMOSS, or related frameworks
• Experience contributing to applied research and development programs

Technical Environment

• Embedded Systems
• Real-Time Signal Processing
• FPGA, DSP, ASIC, GPU, and Microcontroller Platforms
• Linux Development Environments
• Git-Based Source Control
• Python and C/C++ Development
• AI/ML Integration Concepts
• Communications Systems & Networking Technologies

Experience Level

• Entry-level to early career candidates encouraged to apply
• Internship, academic research, or hands-on embedded systems project experience is highly valued