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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

  • Denver, Colorado, United States
  • Remote
  • Posted Sep 28, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Develop and integrate embedded software for safety-critical systems while troubleshooting on target hardware in lab environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate project status and implement complex technical solutions.

Job details

Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline 5+ years of C/C++ software development experience Prior experience writing embedded software (C, C++, and/or Ada) Experience with real-time operating system integration (e.g. Green Hills, Wind River, Lynx) Prior experience troubleshooting/debugging on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments Familiarity with Agile / Dev/SecOps tools and CI/CD workflow (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.) Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers Experience with incorporating independently developed algorithms into embedded software Full lifecycle software development experience Active Secret DoD security clearance 25% Travel Preferred / Additional Skills: Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.) Proficient in Python development Linux kernel and system modules (Peta Linux on Ultra Scale +) Familiarity with network architecture and data management Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL) Experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), ARINC 653 and flight software development Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C) Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including: Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options 401K with generous employer match Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays Remote work opportunities based on role Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career growth and professional development opportunities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #CJ

What you’ll do

Develop and integrate embedded software for safety-critical systems while troubleshooting on target hardware in lab environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate project status and implement complex technical solutions.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and at least 5 years of experience in C/C++ software development. Candidates must hold an active Secret DoD security clearance and possess experience with real-time operating systems and safety-critical software standards.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Remote work opportunities
  • Employee assistance program
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Professional development

Listed skills

  • CI/CD · Preferred
  • Agile · Preferred
  • Windows · Preferred
  • Linux · Preferred
  • C++ · Preferred
  • Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • C
  • C++
  • Ada
  • Embedded software
  • Real-time operating systems
  • Linux
  • Windows
  • Agile
  • DevSecOps
  • CI/CD
  • Python
  • Linux kernel
  • Network architecture
  • Model-based system engineering
  • Integrated modular avionics
  • DO-178C
  • Atlassian Confluence
  • DO-178B/C (Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification)
  • Secret Clearance
  • Workflow Management
  • Time Off Management
  • Flight Software
  • Security Operations (SecOps)
  • Azure DevOps
  • C (Programming Language)
  • Agile Methodology
  • Algorithms
  • Software Development
  • Systems Engineering
  • ARINC Standards
  • JIRA
  • Avionics
  • C++ (Programming Language)
  • Communication
  • Data Management
  • Debugging
  • Operating Systems
  • Embedded Software
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Extensible Authentication Protocol
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Linux Kernel
  • Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Network Architecture
  • Presentations
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Writing
  • Security Clearance
  • Bitbucket

Job areas

  • Technology
  • Software
  • Engineering
  • Security & Safety
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Embedded Software Engineer
  • Software Developers