Embedded Software Engineer III

SEAKR; Centennial (CO); On-site; 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 in Centennial, Colorado is seeking a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to join a fast-paced team. You will own feature development and work with minimal supervision on critical space-grade projects.

The role requires strong fundamentals in low-level programming, C/C++ and Python, plus knowledge of OS concepts, networking basics, and problem solving. Experience with embedded Linux and space-grade systems is a plus; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of embedded systems experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS or equivalent.
• Solid OS concepts: kernel vs user space, scheduling, memory management, synchronization.
• Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, including OO principles.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, MAC addresses, packet inspection tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++ programming

Python

Networking basics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Yocto

Kernel driver development

Job 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

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 9/17/26.