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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** SYNECTICS INC
- **Location:** Lynchburg, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Embedded Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Wireless Sensor Networks, TCP/IP, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), VxWorks, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=93b8d591472f506c

## About the Role

* Self-motivated, curious-minded, creative, innovative and flexible team player
 * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or similar field
 * Minimum ten (10) years of relevant work experience
 * Ability to work closely with system and hardware engineering teams to define custom wireless platforms.
 * Proficiency with C, C++ and Python.
 * Solid RF fundamental knowledge.
 * Experience with real-time embedded operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, etc.
 * Experience with Linux
 * Prefer an Advanced degree in engineering, computer science or similar field.
 * Experience with product development in standard areas such as APCO Project 25, cellular standards, Bluetooth, 802.11, WiMedia, 802.15.4, and/or TCP/IP networked products is a plus.
 * Experience with UltraWideband (UWB) and other positioning technologies.
 * Experience with DSPs, FPGAs and SoCs.
 * Experience developing signal processing algorithms.
 * Experience with Verilog or VHDL.
 * Experience with sensor networks.

## Description

* Architect, design, implement, verify and support complex software systems, potentially involving multiple microprocessors, microcontrollers, SoCs, FPGAs, custom ICs and wireless technologies.
 * Lead embedded software design efforts, including authoring and reviewing proposals; and scheduling, directing and monitoring design activities to ensure the project is accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget.


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