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Software Engineer (Embedded Systems) with Security Clearance

Kratos Defense and Security SolutionsRound Rock, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description 5-D Systems, a KRATOS Company, is a growing defense contractor headquartered in Round Rock, TX with over twenty-five years' experience providing systems and software engineering for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. With an ever-increasing government interest in unmanned aircraft and autonomous drone capability, we are fortunate to be experiencing a substantial backlog of projects. Currently, we are developing software for multiple unmanned, jet-powered aircraft programs that are still very early in their lifecycle. 5-D is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for a software development position. The successful candidate can perform their duties as a member of a small team working in a collaborative setting. Potential tasking will be varied and may range from developing real-time software for avionics and other airborne, embedded systems to developing custom system-level test software for laboratory and flight-line environments. Candidates must have experience with developing embedded software using C++ and interfacing software with external hardware interfaces and peripherals. Duties include, but are not limited to: * Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems * Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments and supporting flight test activities * Developing design documentation for internal and external use * Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process * Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements * Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements * Peer reviewing fellow team members' work * Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations * Ability to travel to support job duties ( Experience and Skills Required: * A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstrable experience in software development * Five years or more of relevant experience developing software for embedded systems * Proficient in developing software using object-oriented C++ * A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance) * Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment * Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive Preferred: * Experience designing and implementing feedback control systems * Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry * Experience with safety-critical/mission-critical development * Application development for Linux-based embedded environments * Experience with software development under DO-178C processes * Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink * Test and measurement systems design * Systems engineering experience Job Benefits * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
* Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
* 401(k) Savings Plan
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Paid Time-Off (PTO)
* Holidays
* Education Reimbursement

Skills

Drone
Embedded Systems
C++

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