Embedded Software Engineer

Heka Aero 

📍 Huntsville, United States 🇺🇸

full-time
mid-level
on-site
Posted —

Key Skills

C++PythonRTOSavionicsembedded

Industry

AerospaceDefense

Job Description

About the Role
HEKA is hiring Software Engineers to join our fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering teams working on advanced aerospace, defense, and embedded systems. We are looking for innovative, team-oriented engineers who take initiative, value ownership, and thrive in an environment where impact matters more than titles.

Core Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded and systems-level software
  • Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers in a tightly integrated development environment
  • Contribute to avionics, control, and mission-critical software stacks
  • Support rapid development cycles, prototyping, testing, and iteration
  • Take ownership of technical decisions and deliverables

Desired Skills & Experience
Required
  • Software development Experience with C/C++, C#, Python
  • Understanding of Engineering Process

Strongly Preferred
  • Embedded C/C++, RTOS, low-level systems
  • Ability to architect software systems
  • Strong software fundamentals and engineering discipline

Nice to Have
  • Avionics or aerospace systems experience
  • Control systems, guidance, or GNC exposure
  • Desktop software development

Additional Considerations
  • This role is on-site only and not remote
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen



Location: In office
Country: United States
State, Province, or Territory: Florida
City or Town: Huntsville, AL
Postal Code: 35758
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