Senior Embedded Software Application Engineer

TCOM, L.P.; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

TCOM, L.P. is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Application Engineer for their Columbia, MD HQ.

You will design and develop embedded software for airborne and ground-based systems, collaborating across hardware and software teams to ensure performance and reliability in mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include real-time software design, driver development, and system architecture contributions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• Typically 10+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces and high-reliability systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software applications for near-real-time systems.
• Develop drivers, interfaces, and control logic for sensors and onboard systems.
• Contribute to system architecture and embedded feature design.
• Write efficient, reliable code for resource-constrained environments.
• Debug, integrate, test, and validate embedded systems.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to peers.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems

Hardware interfaces (SPI)

I2C

UART

CAN

Ethernet

Sensors/communication systems

High-reliability systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Application Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: SENIO001602

• Posted : September 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Columbia, MD (HQ)
Columbia, MD 21046, USA

Description

Description:

We build mission-critical software for tethered aerostat systems, where reliability and real-world performance matter. Our systems operate in demanding environments and interface directly with flight hardware. TCOM is seeking an Embedded Software Application Engineer to design and develop software that runs on our airborne and ground-based systems.

This role focuses on building robust, maintainable embedded software applications that integrate closely with hardware and support real-time telemetry, control systems, and mission operations. You will contribute to the development of software across the stack—from low-level hardware interfaces to higher-level application logic—ensuring systems perform reliably in the field.

You will work closely with electrical, systems, and software engineers to deliver high-quality embedded solutions and improve the overall reliability and maintainability of our systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement embedded software applications for near-real-time systems
• Develop and maintain drivers, interfaces, and control logic for sensors and onboard systems
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design for embedded features
• Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in moderately resource-constrained environments
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across hardware and software boundaries
• Participate in integration, testing, and validation of embedded systems
• Identify and address performance, reliability, and maintainability challenges
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers

What We’re Looking For:

You are an experienced embedded engineer who can independently deliver complex functionality in real-world systems.

You have contributed to the design and implementation of embedded software and understand the tradeoffs between performance, reliability, and hardware constraints.

You are comfortable working close to the hardware.

You enjoy solving challenging problems that span software and hardware and collaborating across disciplines.

You are pragmatic, detail-oriented, and focused on building systems that work reliably in production environments.

You can write software without the assistance of AI but are open to using it to enhance your toolset.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Typically, 10+ years of professional experience in embedded software development

Preferred Experience:

• C/C++ for embedded systems
• Hardware and data interfaces (E.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ModBus, RS-232/422/485, Ethernet)
• Working with sensors, radios, or communication systems
• Experience with high-reliability or mission-critical systems

How We Work:

We are not a startup, but we operate with ownership and technical rigor.

We are building serious aerospace systems, and we expect strong engineering discipline.

Strong preference for onsite collaboration. Hybrid may be considered. Remote candidates will not be prioritized.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
• Working Conditions: Primarily in a standard office environment, with occasional exposure to labs and production areas, including noise, fumes, moving machinery, and varying temperatures. Occasional travel to field sites within the United States or overseas may be required to support system deployment, integration, testing, or troubleshooting activities.

In compliance with state and local laws, the salary range for this role is $160K to $180K. The range provided is a general guideline and good faith estimate representative of all experience levels but is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. TCOM considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, a candidate’s experience, education/training, key skills, internal equity, and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

TCOM offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, EAP, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off (PTO), and company-paid holidays. The specific programs, options and eligibility may vary depending on date of hire, classification, and schedule type.

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