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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Software Engineering Institute - **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, RS-232, Software Engineering, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), VxWorks, Performance Testing, Serial Peripheral Interface, Information Technology, Bare Metal - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8953542/real-time-embedded-software-engineer ## About the Role * You have a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciple with eight (8) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with five (5) years of experience; OR a PhD in the same fields with two (2) years of experience. * 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 specialized hardware/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 challenges to 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. ## Description SEI is seeking an enthusiastic experienced 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., * You have a willingness to travel (25%) outside of your office location to other SEI offices, sponsor sites, conferences, and offsite meetings. 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