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Information Technology - Embedded S/W Engineer

    Highlights

    Level: Level 3: BS+9-15 YRS or MS+7-13 YRS Skills: Category Name Required Importance Experience Areas of Expertise Embedded Systems Yes 2 6+ Years Software Skills C++ Yes 1 6+ Years • Embedded & Firmware Integration Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems (Xilinx, PolarFire).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOwego, NY
    IndustryComputer/IT Services
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1997
    Websitehttps://www.tscti.com/careers-0

    Description

    Job Description:Position Overview
    We are seeking a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to join our team in Owego, NY. This full time, onsite role operates in a classified environment and requires an active Full Secret security clearance. The engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain both secure processing applications and high performance embedded software for mission critical platforms.
    Core Responsibilities
    • Design & Development Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications. Develop and sustain legacy codebases used across multiple projects. Implement low level C/C++ for bare metal and RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
    • Embedded & Firmware Integration Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems (Xilinx, PolarFire). Produce firmware, drivers, and hardware abstraction layers for mission critical platforms.
    • CI/CD & Build Automation Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) to streamline builds, tests, and deployments. Use build systems such as CMake or Make; script automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
    • Quality & Compliance Enforce coding standards (MISRA C/C++, C++ Core Guidelines). Conduct peer reviews, unit testing (GoogleTest), and maintain comprehensive test suites.
    • Documentation & Communication Create clear design documents, interface specifications, and maintenance guides. Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across cross functional teams.
    Required Qualifications
    • Experience: 5–6 years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in embedded or real time contexts.
    • Software Verification: 1–2 years of experience developing and executing software verification procedures, including creation of test plans, verification matrices, and compliance reporting.
    • Clearance: Active Full Secret security clearance.
    • Technical Skills: Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and C. Strong debugging skills with hardware tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers). Version control expertise (Git). Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues.
    Desired Skills & Experience
    • Bare Metal & Driver Development – Low level programming for microcontrollers or SoCs without an OS.
    • Hardware Driver Development – Writing drivers for ASICs, FPGA interfaces, and peripheral devices.
    • Embedded C/C++
    • CI/CD Pipelines – Building and maintaining automated pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
    • C# Development – Tooling, test harnesses, or GUI applications.
    • FPGA Development – Familiarity with Xilinx/PolarFire families, Vivado/Libero toolchains, Vitis/Softconsole Development Environments.
    • Scripting/Automation – Python, Bash, PowerShell for workflow automation.
    Education & Certifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
    • Optional certifications: C++ Institute certification, Xilinx Certified, security clearance courses.
    Additional Information
    • Location: Owego, NY (full time, onsite).
    • Security: Work performed in a classified environment; all personnel must adhere to handling procedures.
    Join our team to develop cutting edge, secure, and reliable software that directly supports critical mission objectives.
    Comments for Suppliers:Due to work location restrictions, a full security clearance is required to start.
    Level:Level 3: BS+9-15 YRS or MS+7-13 YRS
    Skills:
    CategoryNameRequiredImportanceExperience
    Areas of ExpertiseEmbedded SystemsYes26+ Years
    Software SkillsC++Yes16+ Years

    About Company

    22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

    Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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