Embedded Software Engineer

TEKSYSTEMS INC.

Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA, United States

3 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Testing (Software) Microsoft Windows Systems Engineering Confluence JIRA C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) IBM Rational ClearCase Computer Programming Software Debugging Linux on Embedded Systems Embedded Software

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Revision Control Systems Python (Programming Language) Object-Oriented Software Development Scrum Methodology Systems Development Life Cycle Real-Time Operating Systems Software Engineering Systems Integration DOORS (Software) Safety Critical Systems Git Bitbucket

Job description

This role involves developing and maintaining embedded real-time software systems in a highly collaborative, mission-critical defense environment. The engineer will work as part of an Agile scrum team to design, develop, and test software, resolve system defects, and participate in peer and milestone reviews. The role also requires close coordination with customers, internal teams, and external stakeholders to ensure system performance and integration success.

Requirements

C++ is MOST important

Embedded real-time software development (RTOS environments)
Programming in Ada, C/C++, C#, and Python
Object-oriented software development (OOP)
Agile / Scrum methodology experience
Version control tools (Git, Bitbucket, ClearCase)
Debugging and defect resolution in complex systems
Collaboration across cross-functional engineering teams
Experience with tools like DOORS, Jira, Confluence
Familiarity with embedded Linux, Windows, and Green Hills Integrity RTOS
Strong communication and teamwork skills, * Active DoD Secret Clearance or higher (required)
U.S. Citizenship (required)
Experience across full software development lifecycle (SDLC), especially within DoD programs
Background in real-time embedded systems and hardware/software integration
Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) systems preferred
Familiarity with large-scale, safety-critical systems development
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in structured, compliance-heavy environments Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Opportunity to work on mission-critical defense systems that directly impact national security
Participation in cutting-edge aerospace and electronic warfare technologies
Strong culture of innovation, intellectual curiosity, and engineering excellence
Access to advanced tools, technologies, and classified programs
Career growth through exposure to large-scale, complex systems engineering environments
Being part of a company with a legacy of historic technological achievements

Benefits & conditions

On-site only due to classified program requirements (no remote work)
Work split between Naval Air Warfare Center Point Mugu and Camarillo office
Agile, team-based development environment (Scrum structure)
Highly collaborative setting with cross-disciplinary engineering teams
Structured and compliance-driven due to DoD program standards
Fast-paced with regular technical reviews, milestones, and customer interactions

Business Drivers/Customer Impact

Enhances capabilities in threat detection, jamming, and defense systems
Contributes to mission readiness and operational superiority for defense customers
Enables faster, more reliable software performance in real-time combat environments
Supports national security through high-reliability, high-performance embedded systems