Embedded Software Engineer 3

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract (Full-Time, 40 hours/week)

Duration: July 20, 2026 – July 16, 2027

Schedule: 9x80 Work Schedule

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and testing of real-time embedded software for advanced aerospace and defense systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C/C++ programming, Linux, and real-time operating systems (RTOS), along with experience developing mission-critical embedded applications throughout the full software development lifecycle.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet performance, reliability, and customer requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++.
• Participate in requirements analysis, software architecture, detailed design, coding, unit testing, integration, and system testing.
• Develop and debug software for real-time embedded systems running on Linux and RTOS platforms.
• Support software integration with hardware and system-level components.
• Ensure compliance with software engineering standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot software defects and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Contribute to integration activities in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and computer-in-the-loop (CIL) environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong programming experience in C and C++.
• Experience with object-oriented software development.
• Experience developing software in Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with real-time embedded software development, debugging, and testing.
• Experience working with one or more RTOS platforms such as VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with PowerPC, ARM, or RISC-V processor architectures.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or Computer-in-the-Loop (CIL) testing.
• Experience integrating embedded software with hardware systems.
• Aerospace, defense, missile, launch vehicle, or other safety-critical systems experience.
• Experience developing interfaces supporting complex system integration.

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (investigated within the last five years).
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

• 100% onsite in Chandler, Arizona.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs.