Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$131,300–$237,350 year
On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Design and architect full-stack software solutions for airborne systems, including embedded software architecture, code implementation, unit testing, and integration of distributed software modules across subsystems and networks. Lead technical design decisions within the software development lifecycle, utilizing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, while developing software tools, test harnesses, and infrastructure to support fully integrated solutions. Mentor junior engineers on design patterns, coding standards, and best practices, and communicate directly with customers and stakeholders to define requirements and resolve technical issues. Take ownership of entire software components from concept through deployment. Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field, 12+ years of experience, and a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. Located in Huntsville.
Required Qualifications
- at least a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 12+ years of relevant technical experience or 10+ years with MS degree
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance (interim and final)
- excellent teamwork and communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience establishing, improving, or adapting disciplined software engineering processes and development standards
- Proven ability to coordinate and deliver across multiple products under development by distributed teams, managing technical dependencies and integration points
- Hands-on experience with embedded software including device drivers, board support packages, boot loaders, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and Hardware Description Language (HDL)
- Working knowledge of hardware systems including microcontrollers, single board computers, common peripheral interfaces, and hardware test equipment
- Experience with software architecture patterns and design principles for embedded and distributed systems
- Track record of identifying and resolving complex integration issues across hardware/software boundaries
- Experience with configuration management tools, version control systems, and automated build/test frameworks
- Domain knowledge in defense systems, avionics, or guided munitions
- Experience mentoring engineers on embedded software best practices or leading technical design reviews
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