Embedded Systems Engineer II — Real-Time, Linux & C/C++

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking Embedded Systems Engineers to design, develop, and support embedded hardware and firmware for Nomad Total Command (NTC) and related platforms. You will work across teams to integrate sensors, networking interfaces, and control systems with a focus on determinism and real-time performance.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in embedded systems, strong C/C++, Linux experience, and familiarity with RTOS and databases.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems required.
• Experience working in Linux environments required.
• Basic networking knowledge required, advanced preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or related preferred.
• 2–5 years embedded systems engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of relational database systems preferred.
• Exposure to closed-loop control in robotics, automotive, aerospace or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support embedded hardware and firmware used within Nomad Total Command (NTC) and other Nomad platforms.
• Develop firmware and control logic using C/C++ for microcontrollers and embedded processors supporting modules and control interfaces.
• Write logic that bridges embedded hardware with NTC software using C/C++ and other languages.
• Specify/test new embedded computers, network switches, and other hardware for NTC or other Nomad platforms.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, networking interfaces, and operator control systems used by the NTC platform.
• Design and troubleshoot embedded systems using CAN, SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, and related protocols.
• Ensure systems exhibit deterministic and predictable behavior, particularly in real-time or near real-time environments.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Networking

RTOS experience

Embedded systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or related

Tools

FreeRTOS

Relational databases

Job description

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking Embedded Systems Engineers to design, develop, and support embedded hardware and firmware for Nomad Total Command (NTC) and related platforms. You will work across teams to integrate sensors, networking interfaces, and control systems with a focus on determinism and real-time performance.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in embedded systems, strong C/C++, Linux experience, and familiarity with RTOS and databases.