About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Software Engineer to contribute to embedded and networked RF sensor products. As part of a small, agile Commercial Product Cell, you will design, implement, integrate, and test embedded software components that support customer missions.

• Assist with design, development, and integration of modular, high-performance embedded software systems.
• Architect and implement real-time Python-based software solutions for embedded platforms.
• Lead system integration, prototyping, deployment, and evaluation activities with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with program management, customers, and engineering teams to define requirements and priorities.
• Support hardware/software integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tooling, and CI/CD.
• Produce and review technical documentation, design artifacts, and customer deliverables.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• 0–2 years of professional experience developing embedded software.
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with JavaScript (frameworks such as React are a plus).
• Extensive experience with Linux-based embedded system development and network communication.
• Solid understanding of IP networking, protocol implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Experience with build systems, dependency management, and cross-compilation.
• Proficient with Git, CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, or unmanned systems.
• Familiarity with microservice architectures, containerization, and virtualization in embedded environments.
• Advanced knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS), Linux kernel-space programming (device drivers, BSPs).
• Experience implementing software safety processes and hazard analyses (e.g., MIL-STD-882E).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation and data analysis.
• Experience building automated build/test/artifact management and deployment pipelines.
• Experience integrating AI technologies or working on ML model development, training, and optimization.

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Location & Schedule

• Location: Massachusetts (on-site expected).
• Employment type: Part-time (as listed).
• This is a role that supports customer-facing products and will require on-site collaboration as needed.

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 401(k) plan
• Shared ownership plan
• Flexible work schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Co-sponsored health plan
• Paid leave

(Compensation details will be provided during the hiring process or in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws when available.)

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Additional Information

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check, security investigation, and drug screening.
• This role requires compliance with affirmative action and non-discrimination regulations for federal contractors.
• Candidates invited for interviews will be contacted; other applicants may not receive individual notifications.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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