Real-Time Embedded Systems Engineer II

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Columbia Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 the Nomad Total Command (NTC) and related platforms. You will work across microcontrollers, embedded processors, sensors, and control modules to enable deterministic and safe operation in demanding environments.

Career progression spans from entry to principal levels, emphasizing hands-on debugging, system-level thinking, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems required.
• Experience working in Linux environments required.
• Basic networking knowledge required.
• Working knowledge of relational database systems preferred.
• Experience with FreeRTOS or other RTOS platforms 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 used within various communication networks.
• Ensure systems exhibit deterministic and predictable behavior, particularly in real-time or near real-time environments.
• Review, edit, or write JSON based configuration files.
• Implement error logging, as well as frequent health checks and hardware status updates.
• Drive improvements in reliability through testing, diagnostics, and design iteration.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Networking basics

RTOS

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related

Job description

Nomad Global Communication Solutions (Nomad GCS) is seeking Embedded Systems Engineers to design, develop, and support embedded hardware and firmware for the Nomad Total Command (NTC) and related platforms. You will work across microcontrollers, embedded processors, sensors, and control modules to enable deterministic and safe operation in demanding environments.

Career progression spans from entry to principal levels, emphasizing hands-on debugging, system-level thinking, and cross-functional