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# Embedded Software Engineer - Photonics

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Florham Park, NJ, United States
- **Salary:** $94,400.0 - $198,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computing Platforms, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Windows Desktop, Digital Access Carrier System, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Bare Metal, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5B041A630380477AB8D5AAFC1DD0CE95/job/

## About the Role

Required:

 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
 * Strong knowledge of C/C++ and its application to embedded computing platforms.
 * Understanding of both bare-metal and RTOS environments.
 * Familiarity with Python.
 * Knowledge of ARM processors. Familiarity with other processor architectures.
 * Understanding of common peripheral interfaces/devices (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, ADCs, DACs, PWM, Timers, USB) at the hardware level.
 * Experience with network protocols.
 * Experience in use of source code control systems (e.g. Git) and defect tracking systems (e.g. Jira).
 * Understanding of software development/test methodologies and best practices.
 * Some ability to use common lab test equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, signal generator, etc.)
 * Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desired:

 * Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
 * Familiarity with Windows and Linux application programming.
 * Active security clearance.
 * Aerospace/defense contracting experience.
 * Experience with cyber-assurance and cyber-security.
 * Experienced with Xilinx software tools.
 * Experienced with basic optics.

## Description

* Directly contribute to the design, documentation and implementation of embedded software for controlling optoelectronic systems.
 * Contribute to the testing of such systems by interacting with engineers of other disciplines and building unit test software.
 * This position is 100% onsite every day in Florham Park, NJ.


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