Embedded Software Engineer III

SEAKR Engineering, Inc.; Centennial (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Year-end bonus

Paid leave

Job summary

SEAKR Engineering, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement software for space-grade hardware. You will own feature development in constrained environments and work with minimal supervision on critical projects.

The role is onsite with some hybrid flexibility. 3–5 years of embedded experience, a Bachelor's in engineering or CS, and strong OS fundamentals are essential. Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and networking basics is valued, with room to grow.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional embedded systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Solid OS concepts: kernel vs user space, scheduling, memory management, synchronization.
• Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, with OO principles.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, MAC addresses and basic packet inspection tools.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Experience reading specifications and adapting to new protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software in C/C++ for constrained environments.
• Implement state machines and handle interrupts and asynchronous events.
• Work with OS concepts like process scheduling and synchronization.
• Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices (TCP/IP basics).

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++ programming

Python

OS fundamentals

Networking basics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Containerized Linux

Yocto

Kernel driver development

Linux networking tools

Job description

Company Description

Join SEAKR Engineering, a leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. Pushing the boundaries of technology on a mission to change the world for the better from space.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly engaged mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you will take ownership of feature development and work with minimal supervision on critical projects. We are looking for individuals with strong technical fundamentals in low-level systems programming who are eager to learn our product deeply and play a key role in system integration. This position requires working primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software using C/C++ within constrained environments, defining technical approaches.
• Implement state machines and handle asynchronous events (e.g., interrupts, signals).
• Work with operating system concepts including process scheduling, resource sharing, and synchronization.
• Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices (basic IP/MAC layer knowledge required).

Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in embedded systems development
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Core OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental OS concepts (kernel vs. user space, task scheduling, memory management, and synchronization primitives).
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, including object-oriented principles.
• Networking Basics: Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, MAC addresses, packet inspection tools).
• Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently.
• Documentation: Proven track record of learning from specification documents and adapting to new protocols or standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerized Linux user space applications.
• Exposure to Yocto or kernel driver development (not mandatory, but beneficial).
• Experience with space networking technologies and standards.
• DoD Secret clearance.

Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $100,000-135,000/year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 10/1/26.