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# Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer/ATL, GA

- **Company:** North Star Group
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Complex Networks, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Enterprise Software Applications, PIC Microcontroller, SC Clearance
- **Published:** May 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us858bbad906e2cb80370f90eba660938c

## About the Role

Minimum qualifications: Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related; familiarity with software development concepts; experience with embedded platforms and programming in C, C++, and Python; ability to obtain Secret Clearance.

 - Preferred qualifications: Active Secret Clearance, 5+ years professional embedded software experience, advanced degree, background in signal processing/communications, Linux/containerized development, and applied R&D experience.

## Description

Develops algorithms and real-time signal processing code for communication and data transfer between system-level and embedded hardware.

 - Designs embedded firmware for platforms such as FPGAs, DSPs, microcontrollers, ASICs, and GPUs.
 - Creates and maintains supporting documentation for design reviews and future enhancements.
 - Utilizes development environments for Xilinx and Altera (Intel) technologies.
 - Applies engineering principles to develop, implement, analyze, debug, and test real-time hardware interface firmware.
 - Designs, tests, and develops software packages to meet requirements and open system standards.
 - Develops and maintains scripts to support software development and processes.
 - Follows embedded software/firmware development processes.
 - Contributes to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals.
 - Participates in technical meetings, project execution, and collaboration with colleagues.
 - Synthesizes solution and system designs, translating objectives into requirements and architectures for complex networks.
 - Investigates, develops, and documents technology approaches for internal and sponsored research.
 - Supports development of technical reports, presentations, journal articles, and conference materials.
 - Works with team members to develop AI/ML methods for optimizing communication systems.
 - Grows expertise in software development, infrastructure, techniques, and tools.
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