Principal Embedded Software Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

APR Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with Active Secret Clearance to support innovative software development on advanced products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded systems, strong programming skills, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3+ years with a Master's; 1+ year with a PhD.
• Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance required.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support software engineering products for the team.
• Perform analysis and provide technical support for systems software.
• Collaborate with SEIT organization to decompose system requirements into software requirements.

Skills

C

Object-Oriented programming

Agile methodologies

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in related STEM field

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Git

Job description

Principal Embedded Software Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

An aerospace client is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with Active Secret Clearance to support our SiAW program. The ideal candidate will have a desire to learn new technologies and join our innovative teams to develop, enhance, and maintain software on cutting-edge products and systems.

Location: Northridge, CA 91324 (Onsite)

Position: Principal Embedded Software Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

Pay Rate: $42/hr – $53.42/hr (DOE)

Duration: 6 months or longer

Schedule: 9×80 A

Shift: 1st Shift

Travel: Yes, approximately 10%

Responsibilities

• Develop and support software engineering products for the team.
• Perform analysis and provide technical support for systems software, including problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support.
• Maintain, debug, and configure related software products.
• Work from specifications to develop or modify embedded applications.
• Assist with design, coding, benchmarking, debugging, and documentation.
• Collaborate with SEIT organization to decompose system requirements into software requirements.
• Contribute to system concepts, CONOPS, and sequences.
• Develop and update system external interfaces.
• Author or assist with proposals.
• Perform software design and create related documentation.

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Current U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Science; 3+ years with a Master's; 1+ year with a PhD.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Proficiency in C and Object-Oriented programming.
• Experience with the full software lifecycle, from requirements to testing.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time, multi-threaded embedded applications.
• Experience with RTOS designs and secure embedded software development.
• Knowledge of ARM architectures and peripherals.
• Experience using Jira, Bitbucket, Git, and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with missile defense systems, including launch, targeting, and fire control.
• Knowledge of testing strategies in hardware and software.
• Hands-on experience with system/missile testing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with VHDL, Verilog, FPGA, PowerPC architectures.

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in aerospace innovation with over 100,000 employees, recognized for advanced products and technologies. They offer growth and development opportunities.

About APR

Since 1980, APR Consulting has provided staffing and workforce solutions nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Apply today if your experience matches this role. We look forward to working with you!