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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** CHIPTON ROSS
- **Location:** Owego, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), MISRA C (C Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Real-Time Operating Systems, System Programming, VxWorks, Vivado, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Software Verification, Fpga Hardware, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Build Tools, Software Coding, C++14, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=r5j7Nj&offset=93&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3EEmbedded+Software+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EChipton-Ross+is+seeking+an+Embedded+Software+Engiener+for+a+contract+opportunity+in+Owego%2C+NY%2C+%0A%0ABASIC+QUALIFICATIONS+(REQUIRED+SKILLS%2FEXPERIENCE)%3A+%0A%95+Experience%3A+5%966%A0years+of+prof..&SIDW=df28d343343bb02356f48f4e11a96235.VUlEPTc5NzQ1MDA2

## About the Role

Experience: 5 6 years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in embedded or real-time contexts.
Software Verification: 1 2 years of experience developing and executing software verification procedures, including creation of test plans, verification matrices, and compliance reporting.
Clearance: Active Full-Secret security clearance.
Technical Skills: Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and C. Strong debugging skills with hardware tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers). Version control expertise (Git). Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues., Bare-Metal & Driver Development Low-level programming for microcontrollers or SoCs without an OS.
Hardware Driver Development Writing drivers for ASICs, FPGA interfaces, and peripheral devices.
Embedded C/C++
CI/CD Pipelines Building and maintaining automated pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
C# Development Tooling, test harnesses, or GUI applications.
FPGA Development Familiarity with Xilinx/PolarFire families, Vivado/Libero toolchains, Vitis/Softconsole Development Environments.
Scripting/Automation Python, Bash, PowerShell for workflow automation.
Education & Certifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Optional certifications: C++ Institute certification, Xilinx Certified, security clearance courses.

## Description

Design & Development Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications. Develop and sustain legacy codebases used across multiple projects. Implement low-level C/C++ for bare-metal and RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
Embedded & Firmware Integration Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems (Xilinx, PolarFire). Produce firmware, drivers, and hardware-abstraction layers for mission-critical platforms.
CI/CD & Build Automation Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) to streamline builds, tests, and deployments. Use build systems such as CMake or Make; script automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Quality & Compliance Enforce coding standards (MISRA C/C++, C++ Core Guidelines). Conduct peer reviews, unit-testing (GoogleTest), and maintain comprehensive test suites.
Documentation & Communication Create clear design documents, interface specifications, and maintenance guides. Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across cross-functional teams.


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