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# Job Description: Embedded Software Engineer III (Contract)

- **Company:** PROLIM Global Corporation
- **Location:** Manhattan Beach, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Network Analysis, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded C, Embedded Software, FreeRTOS, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Switching Technologies Hardware, Hardware Testing, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1ab1c92f-a74b-4bc4-9bb6-ba5cd8b38d48

## About the Role

* Bachelor''''s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
 * Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
 * Strong experience with C/C++ programming.
 * Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Software Design.
 * Hands-on experience developing software for real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, RT-Linux, FreeRTOS, or Green Hills Integrity.
 * Experience working in fast-paced laboratory or embedded development environments.
 * Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
 * U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience across the complete software development lifecycle, including:
 + Software architecture
 + Requirements analysis
 + Design and implementation
 + Unit testing
 + System integration
 + Verification and validation
 * Experience with embedded aerospace or defense systems.
 * Familiarity with hardware validation and verification of RF, digital, or mixed-signal devices.
 * Experience using laboratory test equipment, including:
 + Signal generators
 + Noise generators
 + Logic analyzers
 + Spectrum analyzers
 + Network analyzers
 + Power supplies and switching equipment
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * Experience working within large multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required Technical Skills

 * C/C++
 * Embedded C++ Development
 * Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
 * Object-Oriented Software Development
 * Wind River VxWorks
 * VxWorks RTOS
 * Embedded Systems Development
 * Software Integration & Testing
 * Real-Time Embedded Software

## Description

* Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++.
 * Develop object-oriented software for real-time embedded systems.
 * Implement software for resource-constrained environments supporting aerospace and defense applications.
 * Work with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, RT-Linux, FreeRTOS, or similar RTOS platforms.
 * Participate in software architecture, requirements analysis, design, coding, integration, verification, validation, and deployment.
 * Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to integrate software with complex hardware platforms.
 * Develop and maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with software engineering standards.
 * Support software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging in laboratory environments.
 * Participate in Agile, Waterfall, or Spiral software development processes.
 * Ensure software quality through unit testing, code reviews, and system validation.


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