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# Engineer Embedded Software 2

- **Company:** TASC, Inc.
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $149,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Tcl (Programming Language), Visual Systems, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9005140/engineer-embedded-software-2

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong Python development experience, experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments, and the ability to debug, integrate, and test software within complex engineering systems. This position will work on an Agile development team using tools such as Python, TCL, C++, Jenkins, and Robot Framework., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 8+ years of software development experience
OR

 * Master's degree with 6+ years of experience
OR

 * PhD with 3+ years of experience
 * Experience developing software in Python
 * Ability to debug original code and understand existing codebases
 * Experience integrating software applications and using logs/tools to verify proper operation
 * Experience developing in Linux and/or Windows environments
 * Experience testing and debugging software systems
 * Experience with software configuration management tools
 * U.S. Citizenship required
 * No clearance required to start, but must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI, * Experience working on Agile Scrum teams
 * C++ development experience
 * TCL/TK development experience
 * Experience controlling test equipment through software, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, and power supplies
 * Experience integrating RF, digital, or optical systems/equipment
 * Experience with Jenkins and Robot Framework
 * Experience with embedded Python optimization
 * Ability to debug complex integrated applications or test setup issues
 * Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
 * Active TS/SCI Clearance

Additional Notes

 * Supports cutting-edge space payload systems
 * Strong fit for candidates with Python-based test automation, embedded software, integration/test, RF test equipment, or space/defense systems experience
 * No clearance required to start, but TS/SCI eligibility is required
 * Onsite role in Linthicum, MD

## Description

* Design, develop, operate, and maintain integration and test software for space payload systems
 * Develop software that manages test equipment and executes system-level tests
 * Support automated testing and verification using tools such as Jenkins and Robot Framework
 * Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and test
 * Debug new and existing code to identify and resolve software issues
 * Use tools and logs to verify system behavior and troubleshoot problem areas
 * Participate in Agile scrum teams, peer reviews, design reviews, and technical reviews
 * Collaborate with engineering and system specialists to execute assigned tasking
 * Make technical recommendations to leads as needed to support implementation and delivery
 * Ensure software and system requirements are met from an end-to-end test perspective


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