Rugged Embedded Software Engineer — Real-Time & Legacy

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a defense & rugged systems project in Huntsville, Alabama, on-site. You will design, implement, and test real-time embedded software, contribute to legacy modernization, and support hardware-software integration across cross-functional teams.

You should have strong C, C++, Python skills, experience with embedded systems or ruggedized electronics, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

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.
• Practical experience with hardware interfaces, device drivers or real-time environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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

Embedded systems

Reverse engineering

Real-time systems

Hardware interfaces

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software, Computer Engineering, CS

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer for a defense & rugged systems project in Huntsville, Alabama, on-site. You will design, implement, and test real-time embedded software, contribute to legacy modernization, and support hardware-software integration across cross-functional teams.

You should have strong C, C++, Python skills, experience with embedded systems or ruggedized electronics, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.