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Embedded Software Engineer 3 - Secret

Elite TechnicalChandler, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You will shape the performance of mission-critical real-time systems in a collaborative hybrid environment, gaining valuable experience across the full software lifecycle. This role is ideal for a mid-senior engineer with C/C++ and RTOS expertise who thrives on hands-on development and problem-solving. Apply to contribute to impactful technology and grow your embedded software career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chandler, AZ, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
Embedded SystemsC++RISC-V

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer 3 - Secret

Build the Software That Powers Real-Time Systems

Join a collaborative engineering team where your code directly shapes how mission-critical embedded systems perform in real time. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to grow across the full software lifecycle, from initial requirements through final integration and test.

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to requirements development, architecture, and detailed design for real-time embedded software
  • Write, unit test, and integrate software, and see it through system-level test
  • Ensure software meets established standards
  • Work side by side with engineers from other specialties

Requirements:

Required Qualifications for Software Engineer - Embedded:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years
  • Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, or related STEM degree
  • Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++ on Linux environment
  • Experience in embedded real-time software development, debug and test
  • Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments
  • Experience with full software development lifecycle
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications for Software Engineer - Embedded:

  • Experience with PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architectures
  • Experience in design, integration and testing with real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories
  • Experience in developing interfaces to support weapon system integration efforts

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