Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

Location US-SC-North Charleston

ID 2026-10967

Category

Software Engineer

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date

2/25/2026

Description

Filling the technical position of Embedded Software Orchestration Engineer on the Software Defined Radio Systems (SDRS) program at the Navy Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in Charleston, SC

• Working alongside industry experts in the fields of SDR, software development, tactical communications, and electronic warfare
• Emphasizing container orchestration of embedded software applications but will span all other aspects of embedded software development including documentation, design, implementation, integration, verification, review, toolchain automation, maintenance, etc.

• Developing and maintaining applications, tools, drivers, etc. for embedded Linux ARM64 systems

• Developing containers and container orchestration for embedded software processes

• Using containers to dynamically program field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)

• Designing communications between distributed software components

• Integrating and debugging with other system software, firmware, and hardware components

• Designing and developing tests and test tools

• Automating software with scripts

• Performing system demonstrations

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Requirements

• 5-8 years experience
• Experience developing and maintaining embedded Linux software for ARM-based architectures
• Experience with embedded OS development such as Yocto, Buildroot, or PetaLinux
• Experience in software containerization and virtualization (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, Vagrant, Helm, etc.)
• Proficient in development in high-level programming languages like C/C++ and able to learn new languages
• Comfortable developing in a Linux operating environment
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and in a team
• Effective complex problem solving skills
• Effective communication and analysis skills
• In-depth knowledge of software development life cycles
• Formal education or equivalent experience in a systems or software engineering discipline

Desired Skills

• Experience with SDR platforms, frameworks, and software

• Experience using device trees and device tree blobs and overlays

• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash or Python

• Familiar with Go programming language

• Familiar with GNU Make and GCC or Clang toolchain

• Hands-on experience working with FPGAs

• Familiar with using modular open systems architectures such as CMOSS, SOSA, MORA, VICTORY, OpenVPX, etc. to achieve interoperability

• Familiar with Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and Object Request Brokers (ORBs)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Occasional CONUS travel (<10%) to support stakeholder meetings and systems integration and demonstration may be required

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

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