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# Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

- **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Round Rock, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Software, Hardware Interface Design, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Peripherals, System-level Testing, Modeling and Simulation, DO-178B
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9016373/software-engineer-embedded-systems

## About the Role

* A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstrable experience in software development
 * Five years or more of relevant experience developing software for embedded systems
 * Proficient in developing software using object-oriented C++
 * A U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher (or the ability to obtain such a clearance)
 * Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment
 * Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Preferred:

 * Experience designing and implementing feedback control systems
 * Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry
 * Experience with safety-critical/mission-critical development
 * Application development for Linux-based embedded environments
 * Experience with software development under DO-178C processes
 * Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink
 * Test and measurement systems design
 * Systems engineering experience

## Description

5-D is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual for a software development position. The successful candidate can perform their duties as a member of a small team working in a collaborative setting. Potential tasking will be varied and may range from developing real-time software for avionics and other airborne, embedded systems to developing custom system-level test software for laboratory and flight-line environments. Candidates must have experience with developing embedded software using C++ and interfacing software with external hardware interfaces and peripherals.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 * Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems
 * Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments and supporting flight test activities
 * Developing design documentation for internal and external use
 * Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process
 * Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
 * Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
 * Peer reviewing fellow team members' work
 * Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations
 * Ability to travel to support job duties


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