Carnegie Mellon University

Assistant Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

Carnegie Mellon University$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Collaborative team experience in software development or engineering roles
  • Proficiency in C, C++, VHDL, Verilog, Python, or C#
  • Experience with FPGAs and heterogeneous computing boards
  • Familiarity with modern RTOSes like VxWorks or Integrity
  • Knowledge of embedded interfaces and protocols such as I2C, and SPI
  • Understanding of the Department of War Systems Engineering lifecycle

Responsibilities

  • Understand complex, inter-dependent embedded systems
  • Design and develop software tools for analysis and testing
  • Communicate weaknesses in embedded functionality
  • Utilize tools for static analysis and dynamic testing
  • Conduct research and experimentation to improve processes

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health insurance
  • Tuition benefits for you and your dependents at Carnegie Mellon University
  • Robust retirement savings policy with an 8% employer contribution
  • Opportunities for professional development and attending prestigious events
  • Relocation assistance and access to university resources like fitness facilities
Full Job Description

Position Summary:  

SEI is seeking an enthusiastic assistant real-time embedded engineer to work on safety-critical embedded software. You will work closely with a variety of software and hardware systems including bare-metal embedded systems, RTOSes, FPGAs, and embedded Linux. You will have opportunities to develop tools, techniques, and processes to solve some of the most difficult software problems that our government faces. 

Who you are: 

  • You have a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciple. You’ve worked in a collaborative team environment as a software developer, software engineer, verification engineer, or related field. 
  • You have proficiency in one or more of the following: C, C++, VHDL, Verilog, Python, C#. 
  • You’ve built, analyzed, debugged, and/or tested bare-metal systems and are familiar with a CMSIS/HAL/specific peripheral driver. 
  • You have experience in one or more of the following: Java, Go, Rust, Ada, MATLAB. 
  • You have experience with FPGAs and/or heterogenous computing boards that require communication and synchronization between specializedhardware/chips. 
  • You have exposure with modern RTOSes, e.g. VxWorks or Integrity, and developed and analyzed embedded software. 
  • You have worked with common embedded interfaces and protocols: I2C, CAN, SPI, RS-232, RS-422, etc.  
  • You’ve developed embedded software and performance tests and have experience interpreting the results. 
  • You have an understanding of the Department of War (DoW) Systems Engineering lifecycle. 
  • You have strong communication skills and the ability to convey difficult engineering or technical challengesto stakeholders. 
  • You are willing to work 100% of your week onsite at either the SEI or customer facility. 
  • You can pass a background check and obtain and maintain an active Department of War (DoW) security clearance. 
  • You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings. 

What you’ll do: 

  • Understand complex, inter-dependent systems that hit multiple abstraction levels for embedded systems, interacting across a number of system interfaces. 
  • Design and develop embedded software tools and capabilities to analyze, test, and evaluate existing software. 
  • Apply systems engineering knowledge to identify and communicate weaknesses and flawed implementations of embedded functionality tracing from requirements. 
  • Utilize static analysis, dynamic testing, and complexity analysis tools to uncover software weaknesses, security vulnerabilities, and instances of poor engineering judgment, guiding a high-impact, safety-critical system toward robustness, reliability, and engineering soundness. 
  • Conduct research, experimentation, and present knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance software development processes, demonstrate analytical capabilities, and foster a comprehensive understanding of system-of-systems (SoS) integration and performance. 

What we offer you 

Our benefits philosophy encompasses three driving priorities: choice, control, and well-being. Through Carnegie Mellon University,

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. 

  • Join a world-class organization that has a significant impact on software. 
  • 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. 
  • Work in the heart of Oakland, a few blocks from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh. 
  • Qualify for relocation assistance and so much more.  

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Software/Applications Development/Engineering

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

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About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that was founded in 1900. The university is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is known for its programs in computer science, engineering, and the arts. Carnegie Mellon has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. The university has a strong focus on research and has partnerships with a number of companies and organizations. Carnegie Mellon is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States.
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