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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer - **Company:** Marotta Controls - **Location:** Parsippany, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $208,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, C (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Assembly Language, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Program Optimization, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Desktop Computing, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Emulators, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), MISRA C (C Programming Language), Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Software Verification, Integration Tests, Information Technology, DO-178B, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6f7f7819-4950-4090-83f6-4c0200868530 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering * Development experience using C for embedded application development * Strong debugging and analysis skills * Experience developing software using a formal Software Development Lifecycle process (SDLC) * Strong documentation and writing skills * Experience developing software tests and performing software verification * Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance * Familiarity with microcontrollers, DSPs, and assembly language * Experience debugging embedded systems (JTAG, emulators) * Software architecture and design experience * Experience in code optimization and profiling * Familiarity with coding standards such as MISRA C * Familiarity with code coverage and analysis tools such as Coverity and LDRA * Ability to work closely with a team of engineers and technicians and comfortable in laboratory environment * Depending on the level, we are looking between 2+ and 7+ years of experience ## Description Job Summary of the position: The Embedded Software Engineer position is responsible for the development and testing of mission critical software in our Power and Actuation Systems (PAS) group. This individual will be part of a development team designing, creating, and maintaining embedded software primarily supporting power distribution systems and the manipulation of flight actuation systems. Activities for this role include requirements gathering and definition, software development, code management, code review, software testing, release documentation and system validation. This individual will play a key role on high priority programs and have significant interactions with system engineers, test engineers, and other embedded software engineers., * Design, develop, and test embedded software including requirements analysis, architecture design and implementation. * Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in languages such as C, C++, C#, and Python, and debug software issues using various tools and techniques. * Develop and execute software verification and validation plans, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing. * Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering, systems engineering and test engineering, to ensure software compatibility and system integration. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including software design documents, test plans, and user manuals, and manage software configuration using version control systems. * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations including DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP475A., * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration * This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners/copier machine, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required). * Temperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc. * Some travel may be required for this position (5-10%) * Full time position Physical Requirements: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. * The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. * The employee is regularly required to stand at length (7-8 hours, daily), walk consistently, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility. * This position requires the ability to skillfully use measuring instruments, hand, and power tools * The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts. At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed. ## Related Videos - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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