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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Decisive Intelligence, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Code Review, Computer Maintenance, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, LabVIEW, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Tools, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Hardware Testing, SC Clearance, Hardware Infrastructure, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-embedded-software-engineer-brownsboro-al--69fb85f6-3fe4-4212-89f1-364d77705234

## About the Role

Bachelors degree and nine (9) years experience; Additional six (6) years experience can be accepted in lieu of degree.

Clearance Requirements:

Must possess an active Interim Secret clearance or an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Required Experience/Skills:

CLA or equivalent LabVIEW experience, encompassing understanding and implementation of LabVIEW best practices, proficient LabVIEW object-oriented programming skills, and demonstrated experience in developing frameworks and/or overall program architectures which could then be re-used by less experienced developers. Understanding of the purpose and use of source revision control and code reviews. Understanding why and how to design a system which simplifies steps required by an end user to use or configure a system. Understanding why and how to design a system which maximizes system uptime and reduces maintenance requirements by minimizing code duplication, reducing inter-component coupling, and properly verifying and testing hardware and software components. Maintains habit of documenting troubleshooting steps, results findings, and if applicable, formatting this information into readily accessible procedures or knowledge bases. Experience debugging a combined hardware and software
system using a systematic approach which identifies possible causes of an issue and traces them through each possible link in a failure chain. Basic understanding of laboratory test tools and instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc. and how to use them. Basic understanding of electrical concepts such as continuity, voltage/current/resistance, grounding considerations, shorts and open circuits, capacitance, etc. Ability to estimate required effort, manage deadlines, and communicate changes in estimates, unexpected roadblocks, etc. in a timely manner. Self-starter, able to execute tasks with a high degree of autonomy and identify other personnel from whom support is needed and communicate with them to obtain that support.

Skills:
Best Practices, Code Reviews, Computer Maintenance, Computer Programming, Electricity, Embedded Software, Establish Priorities, Hardware Components, Hardware Development, Hardware Quality Assurance, LabVIEW Programming Language, Laboratory Testing, Mentoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oscilloscope, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Refactoring, Secret Clearance, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems Administration/Management, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Test Tools, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen

## Description

Description Immediate need for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, supporting the MLRS team located on Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, AL. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for the following:

Maintain existing hardware-in-the-loop test systems by addressing new and existing issues, and providing functional support in how to use and configure these systems to achieve desired testing goals. Refactor existing systems to provide more useable, stable, maintainable, and/or efficient functionality. Develop new software and hardware components to add capabilities to systems which support new testing requirements. Develop internal hardware and software tools to improve the productivity of and/or ease of execution of testing tasks. Assist other functional groups in use of testing tools and provide limited domain area expertise outside of immediate test infrastructure support duties. Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers. Assist in big-picture decisions and direction of team task prioritization and short- and long-term goals.


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