Embedded Systems Engineer — Real-Time & Modernization

Rise Technical

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, test, and optimize real-time software for rugged defense hardware and automated test equipment. You will bridge legacy systems with modern software and work across electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure reliability in harsh environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, embedded programming in C/C++, and Python, with opportunities to tackle reverse-engineering projects and diagnostic

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in software, computer engineering, computer science, or related field.
  • Experience developing software for embedded systems or ruggedized electronics.
  • Strong programming proficiency in C, C++, and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Design and test real-time software for embedded computing and automated test equipment.
  • Drive reverse-engineering initiatives by analyzing legacy code, firmware, and hardware interfaces.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to guarantee seamless hardware-software integration.
  • Create and maintain software utilities, diagnostic tools, and verification scripts for manufacturing.

Skills

C
C++
Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Rise Technical is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, test, and optimize real-time software for rugged defense hardware and automated test equipment. You will bridge legacy systems with modern software and work across electrical, mechanical, and systems teams to ensure reliability in harsh environments.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, embedded programming in C/C++, and Python, with opportunities to tackle reverse-engineering projects and diagnostic

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