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This is a \"swiss army knife\" role designed for an engineer who loves working across the full embedded software stack-from low-level Linux system configuration and driver interfaces up to container orchestration and waveform service integration.\nOn this project, you will collaborate with lead architects and SDR specialists to implement and validate a containerized, SCA-compliant Operating Environment (OE) on SOSA-aligned hardware. Your day-to-day work will span writing C++ device integration services (timing, serial devices, audio/vocoder interfaces, etc), building custom container images, crafting Python and Bash automation pipelines, and debugging hardware-software interactions on ARM64 systems-on-chip (SoC). If you enjoy diving into unfamiliar codebases, bridging software layers, and solving multifaceted engineering puzzles, this role is built for you.\nTypical responsibilities include:\nDeveloping, enhancing, and debugging modular embedded C/C++ applications and background daemon services providing core OS features (Vocoder, PNT/Timing, Serial I/O, Device Proxies)\nBuilding, packaging, testing, and optimizing container images (Docker, Podman) designed to run tactical radio components and waveforms deterministically on embedded hardware\nCreating Python and Bash scripts to automate container orchestration, system configuration, build pipelines, integration tests, and hardware verification suites\nDeploying and validating software running on embedded Linux platforms (primarily ARM64 and x86_64), assisting with driver-level debugging, peripheral bring-up, and bus communications\nDiving into diverse codebases (ranging from modern container runtimes to legacy C/C++ libraries and middleware) to diagnose performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and interface mismatches\nSupporting laboratory hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, test tool development, and participate in customer milestones and waveform demonstrations\n#LI-KS1\nRequirements\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent practical experience, with 3-5 years of embedded software engineering experience\nProficient in C and C++ (standard library, POSIX APIs) with the demonstrated agility to navigate, read, and contribute to polyglot codebases.\nSolid hands-on experience using Python and Bash for system scripting, test automation, and workflow tooling\nStrong working knowledge of Linux operating environments (RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu, or CentOS), including command-line navigation, systemd, package management, kernel log analysis (dmesg), and build utilities (CMake, Make, GCC/Clang)\nWorking knowledge of container technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, OCI standards) with experience writing multi-stage Containerfiles/Dockerfiles and debugging container networking and volume mounts\nExperienced in embedded system debugging using tools such as GDB, strace, valgrind, and system profilers\nHighly resourceful problem solver who excels at picking up new frameworks, reading undocumented code, and collaborating within an agile team environment\nActive DoD Secret clearance\nDesired Skills\nHands-on exposure to Software Defined Radio platforms or frameworks such as REDHAWK SDR, GNU Radio, or SCA (Software Communications Architecture)\nFamiliarity with distributed middleware (e.g., CORBA, omniORB, DDS, gRPC) or serialized protocols (RS-232/422, CAN bus, MIL-STD-1553, TCP/UDP sockets)\nExperience configuring custom embedded Linux images using Yocto Project, Buildroot, or PetaLinux\nExposure to modular defense open standards such as SOSA, CMOSS, MORA, or OpenVPX\nFamiliarity with Go (Golang), especially in the context of container tooling and microservices\nExposure to digital signal concepts, vocoders/audio codecs, or precision timing protocols (IEEE 1588 PTP, GPS/PPS sync)\nClearance Information\nSRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL\nTravel Requirements\nAbout Us\nScientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.\nSRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nEEO\nScientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.\nScientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact  for assistance. 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