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# Software Engineer II

- **Company:** Echodyne's Technology
- **Location:** Kirkland, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $114,330.0 - $170,980.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Radio-Frequency Identification, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Concurrency, Git, Yocto, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/321386/software-engineer-ii-embedded-washington-wa-kirkland

## About the Role

* Embedded systems debugging, troubleshooting, and code-testing knowledge using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or multi-meters\n
 * Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for testing automation.\n
 * Knowledge of software development life cycle, and good coding practices\n
 * Desire and ability to learn quickly and be part of a world-class team\n
 * Experience with Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows, including pull requests, code reviews, branching, and merge conflict resolution.\n
 * Experience writing unit and integration tests.\n
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across hardware and software teams.\n, * Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).\n
 * Experience building tailored Linux OSs (we use Yocto and Bitbake) and administering a Linux environment\n
 * Familiar with DevOps concepts, continuous integration, continuous deployment.\n
 * Experience developing secure solutions for embedded electronic RF systems (Radar, Electronic Warfare, Cellular, or other Wireless Technology)\n
 * Experience leading small technical efforts or mentoring juniors engineers is a plus.\n
 * Experience with one or more common embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, QSPI, I2C, or TCP/UDP IP.\n
 * Proficiency in systems-level programming, memory management, and concurrency.\n, * Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent military / industry experience\n
 * 3+ years of designing, implementing, integrating, and testing Embedded software solutions in real time operating environments\n



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