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# Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer - ELSYS - (Open Rank)

- **Company:** The Georgia Tech Research Institute
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Intelligent Platform Management Interface, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Data Transmissions, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Issue Tracking Systems, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87489713/1

## About the Role

* Experience with open hardware standards (e.g. OpenVPX)
 * Experience developing hardware for embedded environments, including but not limited to FPGA designs, embedded microcontroller designs, embedded Linux, RTOS implementations, etc.
 * Knowledge of computer architectures as it relates to embedded hardware and communications standards, e.g., Ethernet, PCI Express

Preferred Qualifications

 * Active Secret Clearance
 * Experience with Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) or other forms of open systems management
 * Experience with high-speed processing, especially signal processing
 * Knowledge of avionics protocols and interfaces, including but not limited to ARINC- and VITA-standard protocols, Serial, discrete, MIL-STD-1553 and/or analog interfaces, * 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study

## Description

The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing algorithms and code for real-time signal processing to include communication and data transfer between system level hardware and embedded hardware. The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer develops designs based on embedded firmware systems, such as Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), microcontrollers/computers, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits/systems (ASICs), and or Graphics Processor Units (GPUs). These designs also require development of documentation to support future reviews of design and enhancements. This position requires extensive knowledge of development environments for Xilinx and Altera (Intel) technologies, software development and configuration skills, and computer operating systems. The Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer applies engineering principles to firmware software creation and implementation of real-time hardware interface firmware and analysis,
debugging, and testing of these systems.
Key Responsibilities

 * Design, test, and develop software packages to meet requirements and open system standards
 * Develop and maintain software and scripts to support software development and processes
 * Follow embedded software/firmware development processes
 * Contribute to research reports, white papers, and competitive proposals

Additional Responsibilities

 * Firmware programming and coding, real-time hardware interface coding, and design of architecture / algorithms
 * Firmware analysis for reliability and debugging and testing of firmware to meet requirements
 * Follow firmware development processes and verify managed developers are following processes
 * Supervise student developers
 * Contribute to research reports, white paper and competitive proposals
 * Contribute to the development and composition of new/updated open standards
 * Participate in technical meetings with GTRI and sponsor personnel, and support issue tracking and hardware development planning
 * Contribute to proposal efforts by developing white papers, RFI/RFP responses, sponsor briefs, and by proposing new research areas suitable for internal research and development (IR&D) funding
 * Perform other duties as assigned., 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.
Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.
Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
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