Designs and implements software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to
production and commercial deployment for product lines. Designs, develops, codes, tests and
debugs system software. Involved in specifications, design and development of embedded
firmware in engineering projects. Analyzes and enhances efficiency, stability and scalability of
system resources. Integrate and validate new product designs. Supports software QA. Provides
post-production support. Interfaces with hardware design and development.
Required:
Experience in embedded systems development.
Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.
Solid programming experience in C or C++.
Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time
operating systems.
Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components. Strong documentation
and writing skills.
Other:
Work location: Hybrid - Candidates should expect to be onsite 3 days a week.
Clearance: Candidates must have an active secret clearance to be considered for this
position.
Travel: Estimated at 5% domestic and international
Interview Process: Initial pre-screen with Group Leader(s). If candidate advances to next
round, will be a larger group interview with technical staff.
Must Have
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree Yes
Experience
Software Unit Testing 5 years
Hardware
Firmware 5 years
Real-Time Embedded Systems (RTOS, VxWorks, Xenomai, Linux) 5 years
Real-Time Software/Hardware 5 years
Program/Project Management OR Analysis
Software Documentation 5 years
Programming
C/C++ Programming 5 years
Collaboration on shared code repositories (e.g., Git) 5 years
Embedded Software 5 years
Object Oriented Software Design and Development 5 years
Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell. 5 years
Software Design/Development 5 years
Software
Multithreaded and Multiprocessor Applications 5 years
Software Tools
CI/CD pipelines tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.) 5 years
Communication Protocols (USB, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, SPI) 5 years
Testing
Software Testing 5 years
Nice to Have
Data/Reporting
MODBUS protocol 0 years
Degree Level
Master’s Degree Yes
Duration: 36 Months
Security Clearance Requirement: Yes
Security Clearance Level: Active Secret
Location: Lexington, MA 02421
Pay Range: $70 - $95 an hour
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Athari is a technology firm that focuses on tackling a world with an underrepresented workforce, a lack of diversity in positions of leadership and influence, and an ecosystem void of meaningful retention of diverse talent. We believe diversity is intersectional and we are building technology that addresses the access gap and making placements today for a more vibrant and equitable tomorrow. Athari is backed by the West Harlem Innovation Network (WHIN) and advised by Gene Waddy, the former CEO and Co-Founder of Diversant which was the largest African American owned IT staffing firm in the nation. Athari has been named the exclusive recruiting firm for the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, is a recipient of the Carver Federal Savings Bank Pitch Competition, and is a Outstanding Initiative finalist for the 2024 Black Tech Achievement Awards.
Key team members

Hazel Estwick Hurley. RN, Esq.

Isaac Were

Alex Wesser

Olabisi Ridges
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