Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer - Open Rank-ICL

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is a nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, focused on solving complex problems for the U.S. federal government and industry. They are seeking an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to develop algorithms and code for real-time signal processing, collaborating on innovative communications platforms and contributing to research and development in advanced communications technologies.

What you'll do:

• 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
• Participate in the execution of projects, including attending technical meetings, completing assigned technical tasks, collaborating with colleagues, and presenting their research to the technical team and team leads
• Tasking will be assigned to leverage and expand the existing skills of the candidate, including system and application architecture and design, software development and test, software analysis
• Contribute to the development of innovative concepts and programs of research to investigate, advance, and create understanding of emerging problems and solution opportunities in communications technology, systems, and applications domains
• Investigate, develop, and document technology approaches and solutions that produce valuable objective findings and outcomes for internal and sponsored research programs. Recognize, communicate, and report on objective findings and their implications and value
• Conduct solution and system design synthesis translating objectives into requirements, and requirements into physical architectures and solutions for networks of high complexity
• Work with team members to develop AI/ML methods for controlling and optimizing the performance of communications systems
• Develop expertise in software development, infrastructure, techniques, and tools
• Support development of technical reports/presentations for projects of moderate/high complexity

What they're looking for:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than May 2026
• The candidate should be familiar with software development concepts such as source control, agile development, and good coding practices
• Experience developing on embedded platforms
• Experience with use of C, C++, and Python
• Experience using GIT and Confluence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a research environment where there are many unknowns and undiscovered paths
• Ability to operate effectively, maintain productivity, and make well-reasoned decisions despite incomplete information and requirements, while elucidating objectives and target outcomes
• Ability to be granted Secret Clearance
• Active Secret Clearance

Benefits:

• 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/.