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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Synovix, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Integrated Development Environments, Inter-Process Communication, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Toolchain, VxWorks, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a6619f3c0bb25fb7

## About the Role

* At least 8 years of relevant embedded software engineering experience.
 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
 * Demonstrated C and/or C++ development experience in a real-time or resource-constrained embedded environment.
 * Experience with the complete software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, integration, verification, and problem resolution.
 * Experience debugging software on target hardware using standard embedded development and laboratory tools.
 * Ability to work full-time on site in Northridge, California.
 * U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain a U.S. government security clearance if required by the program; an active clearance is not required at hire., * Missile, weapon system, avionics, flight control, seeker, or other aerospace/defense embedded software experience.
 * Green Hills MULTI, INTEGRITY RTOS, VxWorks, embedded Linux, or comparable RTOS/toolchain experience.
 * Experience with device drivers, board support packages, low-level interfaces, middleware, or hardware abstraction layers.
 * Familiarity with deterministic scheduling, interprocess communication, data buses, networking protocols, and performance optimization.
 * Experience with model-based development, software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, or hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
 * Knowledge of disciplined software standards and practices used in defense or safety-critical development.

## Description

Synovix is seeking two experienced Embedded Software Engineers to support an on-site missile and weapon -systems program for a defense customer in Northridge, California. The engineers will design, implement, integrate, and verify real-time embedded software across the development lifecycle., * Develop primarily in C and C++ using the Green Hills development environment or a comparable embedded toolchain.

 * Integrate software with processors, sensors, actuators, interfaces, and laboratory test assets.
 * Diagnose timing, memory, concurrency, interface, and hardware/software integration issues on target hardware.
 * Support peer reviews, configuration management, defect resolution, and test readiness; guide architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and coordinate with systems, GNC, algorithms, modeling, test, and hardware teams.


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