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OverviewGeneral Job DescriptionJoin our engineering team as an Embedded System Software Engineer where you'll develop connected embedded systems and firmware that bridge the gap between hardware and software. We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of low-level programming, embedded control systems, and hardware-software integration, creating reliable systems that operate in demanding real-world environments.We specifically seek engineers who bring an engineering mindset to software development - those who approach problems with the systematic, analytical thinking that comes from engineering training. As part of our team, you'll architect and develop embedded applications and firmware, working with embedded control systems and hardware interfaces while being willing to stretch into application development to support the full suite of software for device implementations.Duties/ResponsibilitiesEmbedded Systems Development: Design and implement firmware and low-level software for connected embedded platforms and microcontrollers.Embedded Control Systems: Develop time-critical software that interfaces with hardware components and sensors.Hardware- Software Integration: Work closely with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration between software and physical systems.Application Development Support: Extend beyond embedded work to support higher-level applications that interface with you embedded systems.Performance Optimization: Ensure embedded performance requirement are met while optimizing for memory and processing constraints.Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with the remainder of the engineering team to implement a solution which fits all needs of the client.QualificationsU.S. Citizenship is required.EducationBachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline.ExperienceTwo (2) or more years of software engineering experience.Experience building production embedded systems or firmware.Understanding of embedded operating systems and bare-metal programmingComfortable working with hardware and debugging tools.Strong problem-solving skills for performance and memory optimization challenges.Proficiency in C for embedded development preferred.Experience with microcontrollers, firmware development, and low-level programming preferred.Understanding of embedded constraints, timing requirements, and deterministic behavior preferred.Familiarity with hardware interfaces, protocols, and sensor integration preferred.Experience with hardware bring-up, schematic reading, and familiarity with design tools like Altium or similar PCB/schematic software preferred.Experience with SPI, I2C, UART or similar protocols preferred.Willingness to work on high-level software that interfaces with embedded systems preferred.Experience or willingness to learn PCB design via Altium preferred.Skills The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies while multitasking.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.Exceptional time and project management skills.Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Persistent, questioning attitude and ability to accept that in others.Motivated to expand skills and knowledge, as well as tackle new problem and take on new responsibilities.Ability to participate in multiple projects and project teams concurrently.Compensation: The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000 annually. Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, internal parity, education, and skills. We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, a 401(k) and profit sharing, as well as paid time off.About MPRFounded in 1964, MPR Associates provides independent engineering and consulting services to clients in the power and energy, federal, and life sciences sectors. The firm operates throughout the United States and internationally, making challenging projects successful by delivering safe and reliable technical solutions across the entire project lifecycle. Our independence from any single technology vendor or corporate parent allows us to provide objective technical advice and maintain broad expertise across the nuclear industry.MPR Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other classification as required by applicable laws. MPR is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer.Job SummaryJob ID: 2025-1480Category: EngineerType: Full-Time

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