Embedded Software- Engineer

Embedded Software- Engineer

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance - Must be US Citizen due to the nature of the work.

Work Location

This will be a Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite. Final schedule TBD by HM. Must live 100 miles of Lexington, MA

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes.

We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role

Aquila Technology is seeking Embedded Software- Engineerto support one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. An Embedded Software Engineer is needed to architect and implement hardware and software for an autonomous data collection and processing system.

The ideal candidate is self-driven, has strong technical and communication skills, and works effectively both independently and with small and large multidisciplinary teams to meet project needs.

Must Have

• 3 years - Read hardware schematics and component datasheets
• 3 years - Hands on Designing, implementing, test & debugging embedded or real-time software in C or C++
• 3 years - interfacing software with embedded hardware and peripherals using common digital interfaces and comm
• 3 years - Experience developing and integrating software in Linux-based embedded or system environments
• 3 years - Hands-on experience integrating and testing embedded hardware and software systems
• 3 years - Troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces w/ test equipment (oscilloscopes and logic analyzers)

Nice to Have

• Data/Reporting
• High-throughput data acquisition or streaming systems (buffering, DMA, concurrency, data integrity)
• Precision data-converter and instrumentation concepts (noise floor, dynamic range, SNR, etc)
• Experience with simultaneous-sampling sigma-delta ADCs or audio, acoustic, vibration, etc.
• Experience with Xilinx/AMD FPGAs, MPSoCs, and ACAPs
• FPGA Development (VHDL/Verilog or SystemVerilog)
• Programming (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience with Embedded Linux
• Familiarity with synchronization of multichannel or multi-device acquisition systems
• Revision control systems (Git)

Must Have:

• Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, testing, and debugging embedded or real-time software in C or C++.
• Experience developing and integrating software in Linux-based embedded or system environments.
• Experience interfacing software with embedded hardware and peripherals using common digital interfaces and communication protocols.
• Ability to read hardware schematics and component datasheets and to troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces using laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Hands-on experience integrating and testing embedded hardware and software systems in a laboratory environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with high-throughput data acquisition or streaming systems, including buffering, DMA, concurrency, data integrity, and handling of overruns or dropped data.
• Experience developing or integrating low-level device drivers and embedded Linux interfaces.
• Experience with FPGA or FPGA/SoC platforms, including modification and integration of existing FPGA IP or vendor reference designs using Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL; experience with AMD/Xilinx Zynq, Vivado, AXI/AXI-Stream, or comparable platforms is particularly relevant.
• Experience with high-dynamic-range, multichannel data acquisition systems, including simultaneous-sampling sigma-delta ADCs or audio, acoustic, vibration, or dynamic-signal acquisition instrumentation.
• Familiarity with synchronization of multichannel or multi-device acquisition systems, including sample clocks, triggering, channel-to-channel timing/phase alignment, and differential inputs.
• Familiarity with precision data-converter and instrumentation concepts such as noise floor, dynamic range, SNR, aliasing and digital filtering, clock jitter, and channel matching.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for test automation, data acquisition, or data analysis, and familiarity with standard software development practices such as revision control.

Benefits and Perks

• Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment.
• Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers.
• Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university.

Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program.

All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Principal - Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions:

• Eligibility on date of hire
• Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%
• Vesting- 100%
• Contribution limit- $24,500
• Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000
• Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250
• Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over

$150k in 2025Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your

Own Device (BYOD) -Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement.

Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work Schedule

This will be a Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite. Final schedule TBD by HM.

Clearance Level

An interim clearance is sufficient to start.

Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the HM. 2nd round will be a Zoom and additional team members as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer