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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aquila Technology
- **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Analog Electronics, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux, Embedded Operating Systems, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, MATLAB, PID Controllers, Simulink, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/aquilatechnology/job/apply/41bueumo6oq1jwi3jdaw3wumic

## About the Role

* Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
 * 2 years - Familiarity with camera interfaces (ie Digital Focal Plan Array and/or a sensors unlimited camera)
 * 2 years - Version control systems (Git)
 * 2 years - C/C++ Programming
 * 2 years - Control system modeling and design (MATLAB, Simulink)
 * 2 years - Development experience on a Linux platform
 * 2 years - MATLAB
 * 2 years - Embedded System Development
 * 2 years - Experience with Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) systems

Nice to Have

 * Degree Level: Masters Degree
 * Electrical/Electronics - Analog, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
 * Proficiency in C++ development, with experience in software development for embedded systems
 * Proficiency in Matlab and other analysis tools
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective teamwork and collaboration.
 * Familiarity with camera interfaces (such as Digital Focal Plan Array and/or a sensors unlimited camera) and image processing techniques
 * Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git
 * Experience with Linux or other embedded operating systems

Desired Skills:

 * Strong understanding of control theory (e.g., PID control, state-space analysis, feedback loops).
 * Knowledge of analog electronics and mixed-signal design

*This is a Part Time position*

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

## Description

Aquila Technology is seeking a Embedded Software Engineer to join its team in support of one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The team is in need of a short-term control system developer to join our team in testing Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) systems. This role will involve the designing of testbeds to fully assess PAT systems, developing code to collect data, and analyzing the data., * Ability to create / design testbeds to assess PAT systems

 * Develop telemetry and data collection software
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs for testing
 * Test and validate PAT Systems with hardware-in-the-loop testing.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve issues within PAT systems.