Embedded Software Engineer
Posted: 05/22/2026
Industry: Engineering and Technical
Job Number: 19104
Security Clearance: ACTIVE - Secret
Job Description
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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type
- Duration: 3-year contract
- Pay range: $70-105/hr
- Benefits include medical insurance, 10 days of Paid Time Off, 11 paid holidays, and a 401(k) match
- Job Location: Lexington, MA (hybrid, 3 days on-site)
- Schedule: M-F
- Job#: 19104
An advanced engineering team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) programs is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the design and development of testbed systems and components used in data collection for ballistic missile defense testing. This role will focus on designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded software and firmware for complex real-time systems from requirements through deployment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement embedded software and firmware for real-time systems and embedded devices
- Develop, test, debug, and support system software throughout the full development lifecycle
- Support software QA, system integration, validation, and post-production troubleshooting
- Work closely with hardware engineering teams on system development and integration
- Analyze and improve system efficiency, scalability, and stability
- Support documentation, technical writing, and software development best practices
Required Experience
- 5+ years of embedded systems development experience
- Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting embedded targets and real-time software/hardware environments
- Strong C/C++ programming experience
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Xenomai, and Linux
- Experience developing multithreaded and multiprocessor applications
- Experience with object-oriented software design and development
- Experience with software testing, unit testing, and software documentation
- Experience working with hardware/firmware integration and reading schematics and component data sheets
- Experience using Git or other shared code repositories
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Ansible
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Shell, or PowerShell
- Experience with communication protocols including USB, Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, and SPI
Preferred
- Experience with MODBUS protocol
- Master’s degree preferred
Additional Information
- Hybrid schedule with approximately 3 days onsite per week
- Active Secret Clearance required
- Approximately 5% domestic and international travel
- Interview process includes an initial pre-screen followed by a technical panel interview for selected candidates
Please use the apply button to submit your resume for consideration. A Connexion Representative will contact you shortly.
You may also send your resume and cover letter via email to the recruiter listed below. You MUST include the Job# and Job Title in your subject line.
If you are active in a job search but this job is not for you, please reach out to jobpostings@csetalent.com. We would be glad to help you find the perfect job!
Job Requirements
embedded Linux, Red Hat, device driver, Ethernet, PCIe, USB
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