Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services in Aurora, CO is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team. You will design and develop embedded software for RF sensor products. The ideal candidate has a strong background in C/C++ and embedded systems.

This role entails technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams and requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance. Enjoy benefits like Employee Ownership and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Expertise in C/C++ including concurrency and performance optimization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of embedded software.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

C/C++ for embedded systems development

Linux-based embedded system development

Technical leadership and mentoring

IP networking and protocol implementation

Git source control

CI/CD workflows

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science or related field

Job description

TSC's Product Solutions (PS) organization is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Aurora, CO to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software for RF sensor products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of modular, high-performance embedded software systems.
• Architect and implement complex real-time C/C++ software solutions for embedded platforms.
• Lead system integration, prototyping, deployment, and evaluation activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical growth and best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with program management, customers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, establish priorities, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Oversee hardware/software integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Author and review technical documentation, design artifacts, and customer deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience developing embedded software.
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems development including concurrency and performance optimization.
• Extensive experience with Linux-based embedded system development and network communication.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, protocol implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with build management, dependency management, and cross-compilation.
• Proficient in Git source control, CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, or unmanned systems.
• Expertise in microservice architectures, containerization, and virtualization in embedded environments.
• Advanced knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel-space programming (device drivers, custom BSPs).
• Experience implementing software safety processes and conducting hazard analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E for defense and mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and data analysis.
• Experience leading automated build, test, artifact management, and deployment pipelines.

TSC Benefits & Application

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, every employee contributes to, and benefits from, our success through our ESOP retirement plan. This fosters a culture of collective responsibility, transparency, and long-term commitment.
• Other Benefits: 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.