Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer – Defense Program
Location: Huntsville, AL (100% Onsite at Contractor Facility)
Clearance: Active Secret required; TS eligible or preferred

Join a team supporting a next-generation defense program responsible for developing critical missile interceptor systems. This effort involves building complex, real-time embedded software from the ground up to support national security missions. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you’ll work in an agile, full life-cycle development environment, contributing to software deployed on interceptor flight hardware.

• Develop real-time embedded software in C++ for systems running on RTOS platforms .

• Participate in full software life cycle activities, including:

  • Requirements analysis using DOORS

  • UML-based design using tools such as Cameo

  • Software implementation, unit testing (e.g., GoogleTest ), and system integration

  • Simulation and target hardware execution

• Collaborate with systems and test teams to ensure software meets both architectural and mission requirements.

• Follow established Scaled Agile (SAFe) practices, including sprint planning, peer reviews, and continuous integration.

• Contribute to formal design documentation and support key milestone reviews.

• Work within classified and controlled environments, adhering to all configuration control and security standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of professional experience in C++ embedded software development

• Proficiency with real-time operating systems and low-level hardware/software integration

• Experience with:

  • UML modeling tools ( e.g., Cameo )

  • Version control tools ( Git/GitLab )

  • Unit testing frameworks ( GoogleTest, PyTest , etc.)

• Familiarity with requirements engineering and tools like DOORS

• Active Secret clearance required; TS eligibility preferred

• Background in aerospace, defense, or missile systems

• Exposure to middleware development or flight software frameworks

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software factory practices

• Participation in formal reviews such as PDR/CDR

• Experience using Digital.ai Agility or other enterprise Agile tools

• Collaborative development team of 100+ engineers

• Work conducted onsite at a secure contractor facility in Huntsville, AL

• Structured, well-defined engineering processes supporting a mission-critical defense program

• Openings available on both flight software development and test automation teams