Flight Software Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Flight Software Engineer (Embedded): Developing high-performance, resilient, and fault-tolerant software for resource-constrained targets in undersea, terrestrial, air, hypersonics, and space domains with an accent on real-time systems and embedded hardware integration. Focus on the full software development life cycle, from algorithm design and implementation to rigorous testing and documentation.

Location: Must be based in Cambridge, MA (Onsite)

Salary: $75,000 - $156,000

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit research and development company tackling national challenges in defense, space, and biomedical engineering.

What you will do

• Design and develop embedded software for real-time systems based on prototype algorithms.
• Evaluate design trades and propose solutions for resource-constrained targets.
• Analyze designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develop and execute software tests to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Prepare technical data, reports, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Communicate design decisions and project needs to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in Software Engineering or related fields.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (Secret preferred).
• Mastery of high-level development languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
• Expertise in software development for real-time systems and embedded targets.
• Knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to work-life balance with workplace flexibility.
• Access to employee clubs, health and finance workshops, and off-site social events.
• Discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
• Inclusive environment with a focus on high-performance culture.