What you will be doing!
As an Embedded System Researcher, you will take a leadership role in advanced research and development efforts focused on embedded platforms. You will coordinate directly with customers, lead technical teams, and drive complex projects from concept to completion. Your expertise in embedded architectures—particularly ARM, PPC, MIPS, or other assembly-level platforms—will be essential to mission success.
This role demands a high level of autonomy, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to translate evolving customer requirements into actionable milestones.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development within embedded environments such as VxWorks, ELDK, or custom operating systemsCollaborate with customers to define scope, refine objectives, and track progress
- Develop software and low-level components using Python, C, and Assembly (ASM)Perform hands-on development and reverse engineering using Python, C, and Assembly
- Utilize debugging tools such as GDB to analyze and troubleshoot embedded system
- Drive research initiatives independently while coordinating directly with customers to translate broad objectives into defined technical milestones
Required Education & Experience
- Minimum of 12 years of experience conducting analysis and development in embedded systems
- Demonstrated leadership in coordinating tasks, guiding team members, and driving complex technical challenges to resolution
- Deep, proven experience in embedded platforms, including ARM, PPC, MIPS, and related architectures
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Clearance Required:
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.
Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 12 years of experience conducting analysis and development in embedded systems
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrated leadership in coordinating tasks and guiding team members
- Deep, proven experience in embedded platforms including ARM, PPC, MIPS
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
What We Do
Independent Software is a professional services company providing Information Technology products and services to mission-oriented Federal Civilian Agencies and DoD. The company has focused on support to the Intelligence Community (IC) in Maryland, Florida, and North Carolina, as well as select commercial client markets outside of the IC. We are driven to perform for our clients, protect our professional staff, and improve shareholder value. Working with new and evolving technologies supporting Software Development, Cyber Security, and System Engineering is part of our daily life. Employee and client satisfaction are key metrics for our corporate management team. Maintaining positive relationships with all our industry partners, large and small has delivered impressive business results. Our Mission and Vision statements speak to these values. Mission Statement We provide our clients the peace of mind that their business is operating in a secure environment. We do this by delivering high-quality, innovative cyber security and data analysis services and solutions. Vision Statement Independent Software will be a recognized leader in cyber security and data analysis solutions by delivering outstanding service and superior outcomes for our clients. Explore our website for more insight, then connect with our team!
