Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Bascom Hunter; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bascom Hunter is hiring an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop mission-critical software for aerospace applications. Expect ~70% hands-on development and ~30% lab testing, with mentoring responsibilities within a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes compliance with AS9115, DO-178C, and MIL-STD-882, collaboration with systems/hardware teams, and opportunities to influence product architecture. On-site work in a dynamic lab setting is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelors or Masters in Computer/EE/CS or related field.
• 5+ years embedded software experience in defense or aerospace.
• Strong C skills; C++ and Python a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Mentor embedded software engineers and contribute as an individual contributor.
• Architect and implement embedded software to meet program requirements.
• Develop in C and related languages; participate in code reviews and standards.

Skills

C

RTOS

Python

C++

Embedded software

Code Tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Code Composer Studio

Git

LDRA

DOORs

Visure

Job description

*Position may be located in Frederick, MD or Baton Rouge, LA – (On-site)

Make an immediate impact.

Bascom Hunter is building advanced aerospace and defense hardware, including high-performance Environmental Control Systems (ECS), power systems and air-moving machinery for demanding Aerospace and Defense platforms.

We’re looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to contribute technically with a growing team of embedded software engineers in the development of mission-critical software for aerospace applications. This role is approximately 70% hands‑on development and 30% laboratory testing, requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to mentor team members, initiate testing, and contribute alongside a high-performing team.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as both an individual contributor and mentor of other embedded software engineers.
• Collaborate with the Chief Software Engineer to architect and implement embedded software solutions that meet program requirements.
• Develop embedded software in (primarily) C and other relevant languages as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and defense software standards, including AS9115, DO-178C for system safety.
• Manage tasks effectively, monitor and report progress to team leaders and actively adjust priorities to achieve schedule and budget constraints.
• Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and maintain software quality.
• Coordinate with systems engineers, and hardware teams to ensure software integrates seamlessly into the overall system.
• Provide technical oversight, mentorship, and career development guidance to embedded software team members.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software for defense or aerospace systems.
• Strong proficiency in C; additional experience with C++, Python, or other languages is a plus.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal development.
• Experience with embedded systems development tools, compilers, debuggers, and version control systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship (due to program requirements); ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred

• Proven experience with AS9115, DO-178C and MIL-STD-882 or safety compliant software/system safety processes.
• Experience with safety-critical systems development in compliance with MIL-STD-882.
• Experience with embedded software for System on Chip (SoC) designs including MPSoC and RFSoC.
• Experience with requirements/compliance management modeling and tools such as DOORs, Visure, etc.
• Prior hands-on work with aerospace or defense embedded platforms.

Tools You’ll Use

Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, Git, Static and Dynamic code analysis tools (LDRA or similar), PLM/PDM systems, ERP/MRP (Deltek Costpoint or similar), MS Office/Teams/SharePoint.

Why Bascom Hunter

• High-ownership technical role with direct influence on product architecture
• Opportunity to shape next-generation aerospace and defense power, thermal and air systems
• Exposure to customers, proposal efforts, and strategic growth initiatives
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Meaningful mission building advanced aerospace and defense systems

Work Environment & Eligibility

Office and laboratory environment with test facility exposure; ability to occasionally lift up to ~25 lbs; travel ~5–10% for customer meetings or test support.

All positions at Bascom Hunter are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information:

Bascom Hunter is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.