New

Embedded SW Engineer

Digital Prospectors

May 01, 2026
Position: Embedded Software Engineer Location:Cambridge, MA (On-Site) Length:12+ Month Contract Secret Security Clearance is required Job Description: Seeking a Software Engineer for development of embedded real-time avionics systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The engineer will develop high performance embedded solutions for resource constrained targets. These will include next-generation resilient and fault tolerant software solutions in the application domains of undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonic systems and space. The engineer will be involved in the full software development life cycle from the design and requirements stage all the way to testing and deployment in the field. Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent with 5+ year of experience. Candidate must have experience in embedded software development with RISC-V and Ultrascale+ (Arm) processors or other low power microcontrollers (e.g. PowerPC, TMS320), Real-time operating systems (RTOSs), such as VxWorks, Integrity, embedded Linux, Zephyr and FreeRTOS, C/C++ and assembly programming languages Excellent development and troubleshooting skills on embedded targets Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, interfaces, hardware subsystems and driver development Development experience with device drivers, board support package, boot code and knowledge of embedded system buses and protocols (e.g. CAN, I2C, SPI, Serial, SpaceWire, 1553) Expertise in development tools (e.g. GCC, LLVM), static analysis tools, dynamic analysis, and QEMU based development are preferred Knowledge and experience with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes. Experience with in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment. Experience with developing formal requirements, design and test documentation and supporting formal reviews Secret Security Clearance is required POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. Come see why DPC has achieved: 4.9/5 Star Glassdoor rating and the only staffing company (< 1000 employees) to be voted in the national Top 10 'Employee's Choice - Best Places to Work' by Glassdoor. Voted 'Best Staffing Firm to Temp/Contract For' 8 consecutive years in a row by Staffing Industry Analysts as well as a 'Best Company to Work For' by Forbes, Fortune and Inc. magazine. As you are applying, please join us in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by completing the Invitation to Self-Identify form today! www.LoveYourJob.com