Embedded Software Engineer (R&D Engineer 1/2)

About the role

The Accelerator Operations Technology - Instrumentation and Controls Group (AOT-IC) seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and testing of embedded software for hardware platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test embedded software in C/C++ for processors, SoCs, microcontrollers, and FPGA-based platforms.
• Support hardware/software integration, board bring-up, troubleshooting, validation, automation, documentation, and full lifecycle system support.
• Perform more advanced software engineering tasks including system interoperability, architecture analysis, advanced troubleshooting, mentoring junior engineers, documenting and presenting results, and providing technical leadership on embedded system integration efforts.

Requirements

• Experience developing software in C or C++.
• Familiarity with embedded systems concepts such as memory-mapped I/O, interrupts, timers, bootloaders, peripheral drivers, real-time constraints, or bare-metal development.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Tcl, or MATLAB for automation, testing, or data analysis.
• Experience or familiarity with FPGA-based systems, digital logic, or HDL development using Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog.
• Ability to debug embedded hardware/software issues using laboratory equipment and software tools.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, register maps, timing diagrams, interface control documents, and technical specifications.
• Experience using version control tools such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in a small team environment.
• Availability for rotating on-call support and after-hours work when required.
• Willingness to learn new tools, platforms, and development flows.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution combined with 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience directly related to the occupation.
• Desired Qualifications: Experience with FPGA vendor tools such as Vivado, Vitis, Quartus, Libero, ModelSim/Questa, or similar; experience with embedded Linux, RTOS environments, device drivers, bootloaders, or board support packages; experience with MicroBlaze, Nios, Zynq, MPSoC/RFSoC, UltraScale+, or similar embedded processor/FPGA platforms; experience with issue tracking, CI/testing workflows, automated testing, or formal software/firmware development processes; exposure to DSP, high-speed digital design, data acquisition, sensor interfaces, control systems, communications systems, or hardware acceleration; basic knowledge of accelerator physics or experience working with scientific instrumentation; experience creating test plans, verification procedures, design documentation, technical reports, and technical presentations; experience with EPICS (Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System).

Skills

• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Familiarity with embedded systems concepts.
• Experience with scripting languages.
• Experience with FPGA-based systems.
• Experience with embedded Linux.
• Experience with embedded processor/FPGA platforms.
• Experience with issue tracking and CI/testing workflows.
• Experience with software and network debugging tools.
• Basic knowledge of accelerator physics.
• Experience with EPICS.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius).

Pay

• R&D Engineer 1: $96,600 - $158,000
• R&D Engineer 2: $106,400 - $176,000

Schedule

• Full-time position.