Embedded Software Engineer

AERONIX INC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AERONIX INC. seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for embedded systems. You will work across the full lifecycle with emphasis on testing and validation, ensuring reliability and performance. DoD clearance is required, and the role is based in Melbourne, FL.

The ideal candidate brings strong C/C++ skills, experience with RTOS, embedded Linux, and the ability to communicate complex designs to internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a related field.
• DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform full lifecycle development for embedded systems, including implementation, unit testing, and integration.
• Review customer requirements, translate into specifications, and produce technical documentation and designs.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure software integrates with components and boards.
• Develop and execute test plans; debug, troubleshoot, and ensure compliance with specs.
• Conduct design and code reviews; adhere to processes and release practices.
• Work under technical leadership with initiative and direction.
• Design and implement software for RTOS with strict timing constraints.
• Develop low-level device drivers and component integration.
• Support automated build and test pipelines for embedded software.
• Present and explain software designs to internal teams and customers.

Skills

C programming

C++

Python

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Requirements management

Formal verification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Bitbucket

Jenkins

DOORS

Jama

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer – Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Program Manager and Engineering Director
FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time

DoD Secret clearance required.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 Annually (depending on experience)

ROLE

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for embedded systems. This role covers the full development lifecycle with a strong emphasis on testing and validation to ensure functionality and reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to present and explain software solutions to internal teams and customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform full lifecycle development for embedded systems, including implementation, unit testing, and integration.
• Review customer requirements, translate them into specifications, and produce technical documentation, designs, and operational concepts.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with electronic components and boards.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform debugging, troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with functional specifications.
• Conduct design and code reviews, resolve defects, and adhere to established development processes, configuration management, and release practices.
• Work under technical leadership while demonstrating initiative and self‑direction.
• Design and implement software for real‑time operating systems (RTOS) with strict timing constraints.
• Develop low‑level device drivers and support component‑level integration.
• Support automated build and test pipelines for embedded software.
• Present and explain software designs and solutions to internal teams and customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
• Experience integrating software with custom processor‑based circuit card assemblies.
• Working knowledge of higher‑level programming languages, including C++ and Python.
• Experience in requirements development and management.
• Familiarity with formal verification procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment on projects with many requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bare‑metal, register‑level configuration/setup software
• Device driver development for UARTs, I²C, SPI, and similar interfaces.
• Experience with Yocto or Buildroot embedded Linux build environments.
• Experience with toolchains such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket (Git), and Jenkins.
• Knowledge of Requirements frameworks, especially DOORS, Jama and Excel.
• Experience with testing equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition tools.
• Knowledge of messaging protocols within the OSI 7‑layer stack.
• Working knowledge of C++, Python and C#.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• DoD Secret clearance required.
• Position located in Melbourne, FL (not remote).