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# Software Engineer - Embedded (Level 5)

- **Company:** STRUCTURES COMPANY LLC
- **Location:** Kent, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $239,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Linux, Embedded C, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=yhBiV2&offset=319&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3ESoftware+Engineer+-+Embedded+(Level+5)+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EJOB+TITLE%3A++Software+Engineer+++++Embedded+(Level+5)+LOCATION%3A+Kent%2C+WA+PAY+RATE%3A+%24115%2Fhour++We+are+a+national+aerospace+and+defense+staffing+agency+seeking+highly+qualified+candid..&SIDW=34a68c9209c7ca0b76392edd33e3a99b.VUlEPTczMzYzMzMw

## About the Role

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI required to start (Defense)
Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field required
5+ years of embedded programming experience with C, C++, Linux, and/or PetaLinux
Strong experience with hardware-software integration
Advanced proficiency in Embedded C++ (primary skill)
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with aerospace and/or electrical systems
Familiarity with CMake
Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment

## Description

Lead code development for highly embedded systems
Drive the development of broad, open-architecture solutions
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly prototype hardware solutions
Develop code and ensure proper execution on target processors
Independently execute assigned scope and deliverables


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