Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

Location: 100% onsite in Lexington, Massachusetts; must live within 100 miles of Lexington. US citizenship is required, and the role requires the ability to obtain an active Secret Clearance; interim clearance is sufficient to start.

Company

hirify.global provides technical services and IT solutions for defense research and other technically demanding customers.

What you will do

• Design testbeds to assess Pointing, Acquisition, and Tracking (PAT) systems.
• Develop telemetry and data collection software for system testing.
• Test and validate PAT systems using hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Analyze collected data and troubleshoot PAT system issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate designs for testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least two years of experience with C/C++ programming and embedded system development.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, control-system modeling, and analysis tools.
• Development experience on Linux or another embedded operating system.
• Familiarity with camera interfaces, image processing techniques, version control systems such as Git, and PAT systems.
• US citizenship and eligibility to obtain an active Secret Clearance are required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of analog electronics and mixed-signal design.
• Strong understanding of control theory, including PID control, state-space analysis, and feedback loops.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time position in a fast-paced, customer-focused, technically innovative environment.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and approved volunteer leave.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting of the company contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for eligible full-time employees.
• Additional device reimbursement benefits are available under specified eligibility conditions.

Hiring process

• Two interview rounds: an initial screening followed by an interview with a wider audience.