Embedded Software Engineer

Datrose; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Datrose seeks an Embedded Software Engineer in Grand Prairie, TX to design, develop, and implement embedded software. The role requires C++ proficiency with Ada knowledge a plus, and familiarity with Linux/Rocky targets from both Linux/Rocky and Windows hosts.

Active Secret Clearance is required. This is a W2 hourly contract-to-hire position offering a competitive rate based on experience and DOE.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ yrs of experience or Master's with 2+ yrs of experience.
• Real-time embedded software development with C++ and Linux/Rocky.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software.
• Analyze algorithm descriptions provided by systems engineering and existing software code base to determine best architectural changes to software.
• Write Software in C++.
• Software development from requirement analysis to integration, acceptance test, and delivery.

Skills

C++

Ada

Linux/Rocky

Real-time embedded

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

RTI DDS

CORBA

CMake

Jira

GitLab

CI/CD Pipelines

GTest

Cameo Modeler

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Embedded Software Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX

Posted: 6/23/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 16126

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Contract to Hire

TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer

Work Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Required: Secret Clearance

W2 Hourly Contract Only

Hourly Rate Range: $70.00 - $78.50 DOE with limited benefits

*** W2 hourly Contract Only with a possible extension, No 1099, No third parties, no C2C.

*** No exceptions (Sorry) Secret Clearance is Required ***

We have an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer in Grand Prairie, TX to design, develop, and implement embedded software. Team members will analyze algorithm descriptions provided by systems engineering and the existing software code base to determine the best architectural changes to the software.

Software is written in C++; however, some algorithms are still written Ada, hence knowledge of C++ is required while knowledge of Ada would be beneficial. Experience with RTI DDS is a plus, as is developing for a Linux/Rocky target from both Linux/Rocky and Windows hosts.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• Requires a bachelor's degree with 4+ yrs of experience or a master's degree with 2+ years of experience
• Real-time embedded software development with C++ and Linux/Rocky

Desired

• Knowledge of Publish / Subscribe communication protocol Data Distribution Services (DDS) by RTI is preferred
• Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)
• C-Make
• Multi-Threading / Processes
• Jira
• GitLab
• CI/CD Pipelines
• GoogleTest or similar Unit Test tool.
• Cameo Modeler

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software.
• Analyze algorithm descriptions provided by systems engineering and existing software code base to determine best architectural changes to software.
• Write Software in C++
• Software development from requirement analysis to integration, acceptance test, and delivery.

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Minimum Security Clearance: Secret