Senior Embedded Real-Time Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Level 4) for embedded systems in Huntsville, AL.

This contract role focuses on hands-on development of real-time embedded control software for propulsion and aerospace systems, supporting the full software lifecycle in a fast-paced lab and test environment. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in embedded RTOS environments, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with safety-critical, mission-critical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline with ≥6 years embedded software experience.
• Master's or 10+ years experience can substitute for degree.
• Experience across full software lifecycle in real-time embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate real-time embedded control software.
• Support lifecycle phases: requirements, design, implementation, testing, documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Systems

Safety-Critical

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Master's Degree with 4+ years

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

NI Linux

Red Hat Linux

QNX

RTOS

Job description

Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Specialist, Software Engineer (Level 4) for embedded systems in Huntsville, AL.

This contract role focuses on hands-on development of real-time embedded control software for propulsion and aerospace systems, supporting the full software lifecycle in a fast-paced lab and test environment. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in embedded RTOS environments, strong C/C++ skills, and experience with safety-critical, mission-critical software.