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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECS Limited
- **Location:** John C. Stennis Space Center, MS, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Assembly Language, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Computer Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Microprocessors, Embedded Operating Systems, PostgreSQL, Modbus, MySQL, Software Engineering, System Software, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Extensible Markup Language (XML), PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Data, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8964059/software-engineer

## About the Role

* Education: BS Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering.
 * Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
 * 2 years of experience in development of real-time embedded systems.
 * Experience in planning, requirements development, design, software test methods, testing and implementing in accordance with industry standards
 * Experience with real-time data acquisition and control software for microprocessor-based data acquisition systems and Windows based support software development using C, C#, and C++ programming languages.
 * Experience with digital and analog software and firmware interfacing and developing software drivers for control of digital and analog hardware devices.
 * Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.

Desired Skills

 * Experience working at the NDBC.
 * Familiarity with embedded Operating Systems, Assembly Language, Microprocessor/ Microcontroller/Integrated Circuit Design, Algorithm and Software Design Pattern development
 * Familiarity with version control systems and working with repositories.
 * Familiarity with accessing and working with databases using MySQL and PostgreSQL
 * Familiarity with industry standards of software development processes.
 * Knowledge of digital and analog communication and control methodology for digital and analog hardware devices.
 * Specific experience working with Wired and Wireless Communications Protocols like GPIO, UART, MODBUS, 802.15.4, SBD, and XML a plus.



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