Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (Experienced) - SEAL - Open Rank (Onsite)

The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing algorithms and code for real-time signal processing to include communication and data transfer between system level hardware and embedded hardware. The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer develops designs based on embedded firmware systems, such as Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), microcontrollers/computers, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits/systems (ASICs), and or Graphics Processor Units (GPUs). These designs also require development of documentation to support future reviews of design and enhancements. This position requires extensive knowledge of development environments for Xilinx and Altera (Intel) technologies, software development and configuration skills, and computer operating systems. The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer applies engineering principles to firmware software creation and implementation of real-time hardware interface firmware and analysis, debugging, and testing of these systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, and develop software systems to meet requirements
• Configure and manage real-time operating systems
• Contribute to new architecture ideas and designs
• Supervise lower-level researchers and students
• Follow embedded software development processes and verify managed developers are following embedded development processes
• Evaluate process improvements
• Develop and maintain software and scripts to support embedded software development and processes
• Evaluate and merge software written by supervised developers
• Contribute to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals
• Provide level of effort estimates for sponsored research programs and/or Internal Research and Development (IRAD) programs

Required Minimum Qualifications

Expertise in embedded software development or firmware design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Proficiency in embedded software development in C or C++.
• Proficiency in firmware development using VHDL.
• Experience with software or firmware development for radar or electronic warfare applications.
• Digital signal processing experience.
• Understanding of RF systems.

Travel Requirements

<10% travel

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related fields.
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related fields.
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or related fields.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.