Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

Relocation Assistance and Signing Bonus

Join the future of Embedded Systems Engineering

Secmation is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Systems Software Engineer to develop mission-critical cybersecurity solutions supporting defense and industrial applications. In this role, you will design, implement, integrate, and test secure embedded software for advanced RF- and embedded-centric systems that protect autonomous platforms, critical infrastructure, and other high-assurance environments.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver resilient, high-performance solutions that operate in complex and spectrum-constrained environments. This is a hands-on engineering position with full lifecycle involvement-from architecture and design through integration, validation, and deployment.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop secure embedded software and firmware for microcontrollers, processors, and SoC-based systems

• Implement low-level software in C/C++ within bare-metal and RTOS environments

• Integrate cybersecurity protections into embedded platforms, including secure boot, encryption, authentication, and system hardening mechanisms

• Support development and integration of RF- and spectrum-aware systems

• Perform hardware/software integration, debugging, and performance optimization

• Collaborate with hardware, RF, systems, and cybersecurity engineers to ensure cohesive, mission-ready solutions

• Contribute to system architecture, requirements development, and technical documentation

• Develop and execute test plans to validate system functionality, security, and operational resilience

• Support full lifecycle execution including design reviews, integration events, verification, and field support

• Provide vital expertise that supports team growth and future innovation opportunities

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required . Active DoD Security Clearance (any level) required.

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

• 5+ years of progressive work experience in Software Engineering of Embedded Systems

• Strong technical background with a good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle

• 3+ years' expert level embedded programming experience in C/C++, Java and Python

• Work experience with Linux-based operating systems

• Experience working on software development teams in an Agile environment including DevOps tools such as Jira and Git

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and capable of creating status and tracking reports for management and customers

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary (based on experience and market conditions)

One-time signing bonus

• Company equity

• Relocation assistance

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

• Paid time off & flexible work schedules

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance (short & long-term)

• 401(k) retirement benefits plus employer contributions

About Secmation

Secmation is not a traditional IT company - we specialize in AI-driven software solutions, embedded cybersecurity, and secure RF systems for the defense industry. Our mission is to deliver next-generation secure technologies for electronic warfare, autonomous systems,