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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Real Time Embedded Software Engineer US Citizenship required - **Company:** Science Referral Network - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Multiprocessing, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, VxWorks, Scripting, Build Management, Information Technology, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/ScienceReferralNetwork/743999711852876-real-time-embedded-software-engineer-us-citizenship-required ## About the Role This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. Security clearance factors include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the US, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and drug involvement. Employment is contingent on other factors, including, but not limited to, background checks and drug screens, Experience in an embedded real-time setting Experience using C++ and Ada languages Experience developing, testing and integrating real-time software in a DoD environment Experience using embedded RTOS (e.g. VxWorks, Integrity) Experience with software/hardware/firmware integration Ability to work in a closed integration lab Excellent interpersonal communication skills Strong Team-player Technical leadership of small teams Desired Skills: Practical experience with guidance, navigation, sensing, tracking, and discriminating systems and associated algorithms is highly desired Experience designing and architecting real-time embedded software on multiprocessor and multicore systems Experience with object oriented development Experience using software source control tools and automated build environments Experience with Scrum Experience using Matlab Experience using scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python) Experience adapting Board Support Packages Experience with system integrity and mission assurance Required Education (including Major): B.S. degree or equivalent real-time embedded software systems experience. Majors: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics. M.S. highly desired. (***OUR CLIENT CANNOT ACCEPT H1B, H2B, F1, TN1 VISAS OR GREEN CARD CANDIDATES***). We cannot work with outside parties or do C2C. ## Description This position is responsible for applying advanced technical expertise with C/C++ software development for embedded multi-processor systems, contributing to the development of new principles and concepts, resolving unusually complex technical software problems, and providing solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated and the candidate determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Follows or recommends changes to department processes and procedures and reviews software products for soundness of technical judgment and adequacy. Provides guidance to junior staff. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Utilizes Agile software development methods for automation, and continuous integration. Serves as a team spokesperson on advanced projects and programs. 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