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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer - **Company:** Georgia Institute of Technology - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Device Drivers, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Requirements Management, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Software, Systems Integration, Scripting, Safety Critical Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Low Latency, Software Coding, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/embedded-real-time-software-engineer-experienced-asl-open-rank-atlanta-ga--fe45464c-12fa-4317-8486-b6531b4c6eda ## About the Role * Experience developing software for complex military systems using disciplined process. * Software engineering experience with developing in languages such as C/C++ and/or Ada. * Experience developing hard real-time software. Preferred Qualifications * Active Secret Clearance. * Experience integrating trustworthy Machine Learning into design, whether offline or inline. * Experience developing software for integrated electronic warfare and/or sensors systems. * Experience with development of secure and/or safety critical systems. * Experience with avionics data buses (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS-422, etc.), tactical data links, military radios. * Experience developing avionic systems on military aircraft. * Experience with military relevant open software standards and frameworks. * Experience leading small to mid-sized technical teams. Travel Requirements 10% - 25% travel Education and Length of Experience This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook * 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related degree. * 12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related degree. * 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related degree. U.S. Citizenship Requirements Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance., Ada Programming Language, Aerospace Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Design, Attorney, Avionics, Buses, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Communication Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Device Drivers, Distributed Computing, EEO Regulations, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Embedded Programming Languages, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Employee Terminations, Engineering, Ethernet, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Government, Government Contracts, Laboratory, Leadership, Legal, Local Government, MIL-STD-1553, Machine Learning, Mentoring, Military, Nonprofit, Operating Systems, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Programming Languages, Realtime Operating System, Realtime Programming, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Research Contracts, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Systems, Scientific Research, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Software Administration, Software Architecture, Software Design, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Tactical Communications System, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical Research, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), White Papers, Willing to Travel ## Description The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer is responsible for developing hard real-time embedded systems software. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer designs, implements, and tests solutions executing on limited-resource hardware, where the engineer develops software that interfaces to real-time operating systems, device drivers, and board devices. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer understands the complexity of allocating hardware board devices, manages hardware device access, architects for software scheduling and low latency, controls system states and modes, manages systems' components status and health, and develops domain-specific applications. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer performs full software development lifecycle tasks, applies disciplined software development processes, utilizes safety and security unique processes and designs, and incorporates open system software frameworks. The Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer is proficient in programming languages for real-time computing applications, such as C and C++, and demonstrates knowledge in software development principles, computer operating systems, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), DevOps, Application Programming Interface (API) development, container development, and distributed systems. The Real-Time Software Engineer also works as part of a broad team of researchers to innovate new concepts, identify technology stakeholders, and execute challenging research in the national interest. Key Responsibilities * Design, test, and develop software packages to meet system requirements. * Develop and maintain software and scripts to support embedded software development and processes. * Establish embedded software development processes. * Apply expertise in embedded systems to define requirements and develop embedded software designs recognizing limitations of target hardware platforms. * Author technical reports and presentations for projects of moderate-to-high complexity. * Compile report input from other researchers and prepare final report deliverables. * Lead and/or contribute to white papers and proposals. * Provide technical leadership to development teams and verify managed developers are following embedded development processes. * Design, architect, and provide senior level support of high-security, sensitive, or classified systems. * Serve as a resource and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for software engineering tools and technologies. * Manage overall codebase, review code pull-requests, handle merging, perform code branch management, and provide feedback to team members to ensure sponsor requirements and code quality thresholds are being met. * Other related duties, as assigned. Additional Responsibilities * Develop software for Military embedded systems applications. * Develop software requirements and design. * Develop software using approved coding standards and processes. * Provide software development estimates. * Ensure software is developed to meet military, safety, and security standards. * Create and deliver technical presentations. * Act as the software technical focal to sponsors for assigned projects. * Mentor less experienced software engineers. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [JavaScript? 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