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# Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Device Drivers, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Subsystems, Software Technical Review, Build Management
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/mid-level-embedded-software-engineer-huntsville-al-usa-58893495

## About the Role

on design patterns, coding standards, and best practices * Communicate with customers, end users, and stakeholders to define requirements and drive deliverables * Take ownership of software components or subsystems from concept to deployment Tasks * Bachelor degree in a technical field with GPA 3.0+ * 4-8 years of relevant technical experience * Experience with embedded software, device drivers, and RTOS * Knowledge of software architecture for embedded and distributed systems * Strong teamwork and communication skills * Ability to coordinate across teams and manage technical dependencies * Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines * Experience with configuration management and automated build/test frameworks * Defense systems, avionics, or guided mmunitions knowledge is desirable * Mentoring engineers on best practices and leading technical design reviews Key requirements *

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design and build embedded software and full-stack solutions for airborne systems, supporting tactical, sensors, CUAS, and UAS applications. You'll work within a defense-focused team to architect robust software, drive DevOps practices, and deliver components from concept to deployment. You'll mentor junior engineers and collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to define requirements and resolve technical issues. This is a chance to shape mission-critical software in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. Compensation / Benefits * Design and architect full-stack software solutions for airborne systems, including embedded software architecture and integration across subsystems and networks * Lead technical design decisions and influence solutions within the software development lifecycle using DevOps and CI/CD * Develop software tools, test harnesses, and infrastructure for integrated solutions * Mentor and review junior engineers on design patterns, coding standards, and best practices * Communicate with customers, end users, and stakeholders to define requirements and drive deliverables * Take ownership of software components or subsystems from concept to deployment Tasks * Bachelor degree in a technical field with GPA 3.0+ * 4-8 years of relevant technical experience * Experience with embedded software, device drivers, and RTOS * Knowledge of software architecture for embedded and distributed systems * Strong teamwork and communication skills * Ability to coordinate across teams and manage technical dependencies * Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines * Experience with configuration management and automated build/test frameworks * Defense systems, avionics, or guided mmunitions knowledge is desirable * Mentoring engineers on best practices and leading technical design reviews Key requirements *


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