Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Kearfott Corporation; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid holidays

9/80 work week with every other Friday

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Kearfott Corporation in Pine Brook, NJ is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to design, implement, and test embedded control software for next‑gen guidance and navigation products. The role involves requirements definition, software design, implementation, peer review, validation, and documentation, with mentoring of junior engineers and collaboration across cross‑functional teams.

On‑site work is required at our Pine Brook facilities in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE.
• 7+ years embedded or control systems programming.
• Strong C/C++ development skills.
• Experience debugging embedded systems with emulators and logic analyzers.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering team in a laboratory setting.
• Strong engineering writing and documentation skills.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Implement and test embedded control software for next-gen guidance/navigation products.
• Participate in requirements definition, design, implementation, peer review, testing, and documentation.
• Lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a lab environment.

Skills

C/C++ programming

US Citizenship

Lab collaboration

Engineering writing

Embedded systems debugging (emulators,

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

7+ years embedded or control systems programming

Job description

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting‑edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world‑class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world‑wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation and testing of embedded control software to be used within Kearfott’s next generation of guidance and navigation products. This includes participation in requirements definition, software design and implementation, peer review, software test and validation, and generation of supporting documentation.

The Staff Engineer is a highly experienced engineering professional responsible for leading complex projects, providing technical expertise, and driving innovation within the organization. This role involves designing, analyzing, testing, and optimizing engineering solutions while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross‑functional teams. The Senior Engineer ensures compliance with industry standards, enhances processes, and contributes to strategic engineering initiatives.

Minimum Required Skills/qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Strong development skills with C/C++ programming languages
• Minimum 7+ years of embedded or control systems programming
• Experience with debugging strategies for embedded systems including emulators and logic analyzers
• Ability to collaborate with a team of engineers and support staff in a laboratory setting.
• Strong engineering writing and documentation skills
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional programming languages such as Python. Ada knowledge a plus
• Real time application design experience
• Model based software development using tools such as SCADE, Simulink, MATLAB.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and digital signal processors
• Ability to interpret electronics schematics
• Experience with inertial navigation concepts
• Experience with DO-178C software certification process

All work to be performed on site in our Pine Brook, NJ facilities.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $153,000 - $167,000 Annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a

• medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• tuition assistance
• paid vacation and sick days
• paid holidays
• 9/80 work week with every other Friday off
• monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans