Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking a Contract Embedded Software Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of embedded airborne system software within a defined technical area. This role will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including architecture, coding, peer reviews, unit testing, and subsystem integration.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required, or ability to obtain
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, or FreeRTOS
• Proficiency with embedded processors and microcontrollers, including ARM Cortex, RISC-V, or similar architectures
• Experience with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG and oscilloscopes
• Experience with modern software development practices, including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale, high-performance embedded systems with a high level of determinism
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Compensation

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