Principle Research & Development Engineer II, Embedded Software

About:

the

Opportunity:

This is a 1-year fixed-term position, renewal based on available external funding. The Kostas Research Institute (KRI) at Northeastern University (NU) – a rapidly growing institute that conducts cutting-edge applied R&D – is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principle/Senior Research & Development (R&D) Engineer with expertise in Embedded Software Engineering.

The Senior R&D Engineer is expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the successful execution of R&D projects.

Responsibilities:

include providing subject matter expertise and technical contributions as an embedded software engineer for a wide range of projects requiring computing systems design and realization, including machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, autonomy, cognitive and distributed sensing and communication, advanced manufacturing, and decision support systems, among others.

The Senior R&D Engineer will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the KRI consortium, consisting of academic and industry partners, to create solutions and prototypes for projects in these application areas. Level of position will be based on

education:

and

experience:

Successful candidates will be responsible team leaders, passionate

about:

cutting-edge/emerging computer hardware and software technologies, possess a deep understanding of software architectures and

experience:

in turning such technologies into practical, state-of-the-art systems. A close working relationship with and support of KRI Senior R&D Engineers/Scientists for government and industry contracts will be required. The Kostas Research Institute was founded, focusing on homeland security research and development.

Today, KRI strives to advance resilience in the face of 21st-century risks across a wide range of technologies, emphasizing a collaborative approach that leverages our R1 university intellectual capital and technologies to develop application-specific solutions to customer needs. KRI focuses on satisfying customer-driven needs by co-locating a diverse, highly skilled R&D team that can address all aspects of a particular problem across the full range of technology-readiness levels.

KRI headquarters, located at the NU Innovation Campus in Burlington, MA (ICBM), is home to one-of-a-kind research and test facilities for conducting activities related to cognitive and distributed RF signal processing and machine learning, unmanned and autonomous system technologies, as well as quantum materials and sensing.

This position is with KRI at Northeastern University, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NU. The primary office for this position is located at NU’s ICBM. Through NU, KRI offers an impressive

benefits:

package, including multiple retirement plan options with extremely generous matching, as well as tuition waivers for classes and advanced degree programs. A full

description:

of available

benefits:

can be found on the NU website.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Education:

and

Experience:

B.S.:

Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering or a related field. At least 10 years of relevant

experience:

.

Skills:

/Attributes Proficiency in robotic software architecture design.

Experience:

in UAS vehicle executive design.

Experience:

with smart battery design.

Experience:

with motor control software.

Experience:

with Xilinx Zynq, Nvidia or snapdragon processors. Proficiency in developing, testing, and deploying software packages for edge, desktop, enterprise, and/or cloud computing platforms.

Experience:

with databases including database and/or API design. Proficiency in high-level object-oriented programming and scripting languages, such as Python, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, etc. Interest in Computer Vision, ML, and AI concepts Ability to lead a small team of engineers and share knowledge with others.

Self-motivated and capable of independently planning and executing technical projects. Ability to quickly adapt in working with novel/emerging technologies. Passion for developing new prototypes and solutions. A passion for learning and constantly expanding knowledgebase. US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Additional Desired

Qualifications:

Education:

and

Experience:

M.S.:

Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related field.

Skills:

/Attributes

Experience:

with Altium Design

Experience:

with GitHub software

Experience:

with TAK/ATAK

Experience:

with low-level programming and scripting languages, such as C/Assembly, TCL, VHDL/Verilog, SystemC, etc.

Experience:

in applying for research and development funding. Proficient with Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers Function Generators and Spectrum Analyzers. Required: US Citizenship with ability to obtain clearance. Preferred: Active DoD secret clearance or above, ability to obtain Special Access clearance Travel is required to support briefings, presentations, field tests, etc. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work

experience:

,

education:

and

skills:

when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive

benefits:

package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/

benefits:

/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation:

Grade/Pay Type: 115S Expected Hiring Range: $154,810.00 - $224,473.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your

education:

,

experience:

, location, knowledge and expertise, and

skills:

as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world

experience:

with

education:

, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.

Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.