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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Intermediate Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $129,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Documentation, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Posix, Real-Time Operating Systems, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Git, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** July 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8922631/intermediate-embedded-software-engineer ## About the Role * Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related AND a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * High level of proficiency in C and/or C++ programming languages. * Very familiar with good software development practices, including: approaches to design, implementation, testing, documentation, and debugging. * Very good understanding of embedded systems and hardware/software interaction. * Intermediate knowledge of low-level processor architectures, operating system concepts, and hardware interfacing. * Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a US government security investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense SECRET clearance, which requires US citizenship * In addition, candidates must meet requirements to support project work onsite in our labs and classified facilities on the Bedford Campus * This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site at our Bedford, MA facility., * M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or similar field * Active Secret Clearance * Experience with object-oriented programming principles and working knowledge of one or more higher-level languages such as Python, MATLAB, or Perl. * Understanding of modern reconfigurable SoC platforms (AMD Xilinx MPSoC, RFSoC, Versal, or Intel Agilex SoC) * Understanding of common software development tools (e.g., Git, Make, CMake). * Experience with development best practices including code reviews, regression testing, and user documentation. * Experience with real-time operating systems, POSIX, embedded Linux (user- and kernel-space development). * Experience with low-level hardware/software system debugging. * Good foundation of basic digital signal processing (DSP) concepts and experience implementing real-time algorithms for communication, radar, or navigation systems. * Familiarity with networking protocols (wired and wireless) * Basic knowledge of one or more hardware description languages (HDLs) such as VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [On developing smartphones on wheels](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/258-on-developing-smartphones-on-wheels) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers)