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Embedded Software Engineer

LeidosEl Cajon, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$87.1k - $157.4k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
El Cajon, CA, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago
Embedded SystemsAgileC++GitRISC-V

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer | El Cajon, CA, United States | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This employer is a leader in the defense industry, focusing on electronic warfare and national security solutions. They are known for their work in advanced prototyping and transforming algorithms into real-time software systems. The company fosters a collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary teams working in agile development settings to meet demanding customer schedules.

The Role

  • Contribute to the design and development of advanced embedded systems within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop software for various microarchitectures, including DSP, ARM, and RISC-V.
  • Build software for multi-core embedded systems, ranging from bare metal to Linux environments.
  • Read and comprehend datasheets to understand hardware operation and write low-level code for hardware interface.
  • Design, build, and document test plans, procedures, and specifications to validate hardware performance.
  • Communicate technical details of software APIs and test results effectively.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 4+ years of software development experience, with strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems.
  • Experience with IDEs, build tools (GCC, CMake), and version control systems (Git).
  • Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction, basic computer architecture, and unit testing methodologies.
  • Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation for developed software.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance, with the potential to obtain TS/SCI.

What's On Offer

  • Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic warfare technology.
  • Collaborative environment with expert engineers.
  • A culture that values continuous learning and professional development.

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