Software Engineer

Aleron; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks a Software Engineer to lead embedded software development for devices and communication systems in Salt Lake City. You will drive major features, work across software and hardware with cross-functional teams, and guide technical direction from Requirements through production.

The role requires 10+ years in embedded C and RTOS environments, strong C/C++, Java, and Python skills, and a DoD-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience debugging and integrating on prototypes and flight-like hardware.
• 10+ years of embedded C development and real-time OS experience (VxWorks, QNX, Linux).

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
• Lead significant features, integrations, and technical execution across the software life cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define performance requirements and system designs.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Embedded systems

RTOS

Multithreading

Debugging

DevOps

Software integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/CE/EE

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Employment Type: Temp to Direct (12 Months)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $60.00-$70.00/Hour

Schedule: 9/80

About the Opportunity:

• We're seeking a Software Engineer to lead system software development for embedded devices and communication systems. This role offers the opportunity to drive significant features and integrations, solve complex technical challenges, and influence technical direction while partnering with systems engineering, software teams, and program leadership.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and ongoing support.
• Lead significant software features, integrations, and technical execution across the software development life cycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define performance requirements, interfaces, and system designs across software and hardware.
• Support requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, formal testing, peer reviews, defect resolution, and technical documentation.
• Contribute to software bids and proposal responses, including inputs for customer and government requests for proposal.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in debug & integration on prototypes & flight-like hardware through completion of FQT.
• 10+ years of experience in Embedded C debugging /integration
• 10+ years of experience in developing software in C, C++, Java, and Python
• 10+ years of experience in Real-time Operating Systems: VxWorks, QNX, Linux, etc.
• 10+ years of experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD, orchestration tools, Jira, Bitbucket, Jenkins) for infrastructure management and automation.
• 10+ years of experience in integrating and testing embedded processing systems to the software/hardware level
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development using C.
• 10+ years of experience with object-oriented software development using C++.
• 10+ years of experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux or VxWorks environments.
• 10+ years of experience with high-performance and multi-threaded programming.
• 10+ years of experience in leading significant features, resolving complex technical challenges, or providing technical direction for subsystems.

What Sets You Apart:

• Master's Degree
• Demonstrated depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and influence execution without direct authority.
• Advanced proficiency with C++.
• Experience working with Department of Defense programs.
• Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.
• Experience in embedded systems design, including use of a real-time operating system.
• Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems, or networking.
• Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, and IPsec.
• Solid presentation and technical writing skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Travel is minimal.
• Requires an active Secret Clearance
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.