Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Real-Time, RF & Sensor

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense Rocket Support Services in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior embedded systems engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced embedded software and hardware for mission-critical applications.

The role emphasizes real-time processing, RTOS, device drivers, hardware-software integration, and lifecycle delivery from concept to field deployment, with collaboration across electrical, mechanical, systems, and test teams. Some travel may be required for customer interactions and testing.

Qualifications

• Extensive embedded software and hardware integration experience.
• Strong real-time processing knowledge and RTOS experience.
• Background with microcontrollers, DSPs, and embedded processor architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded architectures, firmware, and real-time control logic.
• Design and debug device drivers and interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Integrate embedded apps with hardware components and perform system-level testing.
• Create technical documentation, test plans, and verification strategies.
• Lead investigations and coordinate cross-functional design reviews.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded software

Sensor integration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

FPGA

Microcontrollers

DSPs

Job description

Kratos Defense Rocket Support Services in Huntsville, AL seeks a senior embedded systems engineer to design, develop, and validate advanced embedded software and hardware for mission-critical applications.

The role emphasizes real-time processing, RTOS, device drivers, hardware-software integration, and lifecycle delivery from concept to field deployment, with collaboration across electrical, mechanical, systems, and test teams. Some travel may be required for customer interactions and testing.