Embedded Software Engineer – Real-Time Defense Systems

Via Logic LLC

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 157,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to contribute to the design, development, integration, and demonstration of mission-critical embedded software for missile defense systems. You will collaborate with integrated engineering teams and participate in DevOps practices to deliver high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4+ years of embedded software experience, U.S.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
4+ years of relevant technical experience, or 2+ years with a master’s degree in a related field.
2+ years of experience with real-time embedded system in defense, aerospace, or safety-critical platforms preferred.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville‑North Alabama area.
Demonstrate proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
Experience with real-time operating system (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, or FreeRTOS
Proficiency with embedded processors and microcontrollers (i.e. ARM Cortex, RISC-V, or similar architectures)
Experience with embedded debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Experience with modern software development practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation.
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address highly complex technical challenges.
Ability to work independently on well‑defined tasks and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual design and development of embedded airborne system software within assigned technical area, including software architecture, code implementation, peer review participation, and comprehensive unit testing.
Own integration of software modules within subsystems and contribute to cross-subsystem integration efforts. Utilize DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery.
Develop software tools and harnesses that support testing, integration, and maintenance activities.
Contribute to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded software systems within project scope.
Frequent and direct communication with internal stakeholders and team members.
Apply established software engineering principles, standards, and best practices throughout the full software development life cycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, hardware compatibility analysis, and development of tools and software products that support infrastructure, platform design and system maintenance.
Recommend new technologies, tools and standards to enhance software engineering practices, collaborating with senior engineers to align with organizational goals.
Coach and mentor junior team members, review their technical work, and contribute to the delivery of projects within technical area, aligning with technical strategy and execution plans.
Demonstrate initiative in identifying improved development workflows, tools, and engineering practices for team adoption, including emerging AI-enabled development capabilities.