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Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge, MA

MORSE is an innovative, employee-owned, tech company located in Kendall Square in Cambridge, MA specializing in solving multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem. Our specially selected team of engineers, software developers and scientists develop algorithms, software integrated prototypes and solutions for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Manned and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Mission Planning, and Situational Awareness.   

DESCRIPTION 

As an Embedded Software Engineer at MORSE, you will be developing software to support Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUV) development.  In this role, you will be involved with all aspects of the engineering design cycle from concept to deployment. You will be exposed to technologies that span the software technical stack from bare-metal firmware development to Linux-hosted robots and containerized cloud-deployed micro-services. Additionally, you are motivated to focus on the intersection of the user, software, and hardware to ensure that deployed autonomous systems can execute their mission successfully while exceeding the customer’s expectations. 

Responsibilities 

  • Develop firmware/software for embedded components in support of UAS and or UUVs 
  • Develop, validate, and sustain Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) software for autonomous vehicles 
  • Develop and support automated Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) testing architecture to exercise all components 
  • Support on-site software/hardware testing of UAS and UUVs. The actives include: setup, system checkouts, ground station support, debugging, log retrieval and analysis

 

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will have a strong and diverse background with an emphasis on software development for embedded systems.  Prior experience working on multi-disciplinary projects that exist at the confluence of mechanical, electrical, systems, and software engineering is strongly desired.  Finally, the ideal candidate should be able to decompose complex problems into their constituent components, devise plans for executing each piece of the problem, and follow-through on solution development, test, and verification. 

 

  • BS or MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 
  • 5+ years of software development experience for embedded systems 
  • Strong proficiency with C++ 
  • Experience with Python 
  • Knowledge of Embedded Linux operating systems 
  • Knowledge of C++, embedded, and/or real-time software best practices 
  • Experience with Linux, CMake, Docker, and/or Gitlab 
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills 
  • Experience with ARM Microcontrollers is nice to have 
  • Understanding of various data communication protocols is nice to have 
  • Willingness and desire to travel for, and participate in, field tests up to 20% of each year 
  • US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance 

 

The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success while maintaining a collaborative, enjoyable work experience for its employees. Our team values work-life balance through flexibility and other programs, along with a comprehensive benefits package for employees and families. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com. 

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