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# C++ Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** HKA Enterprises
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), VxWorks, Bare Metal
- **Published:** September 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9196785/c-embedded-engineer

## About the Role

* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
 * Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.
 * Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.)
 * Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software
 * Active and transferrable final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.

Qualifications We Prefer

 * Familiarity with rate monotonic theory, practice, and limitations.
 * Familiarity with layered architectural principles, and their limitations.
 * Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function.
 * Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog.
 * Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family.
 * Experience using lab instruments like power-supplies, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
 * Experience with developing device drivers for bare-metal and/or OS applications.
 * Experience leading engineering teams in delivering systems (of various size) involving the integration of hardware and software.

## Description

* Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware.
 * Working within a cross-discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality.
 * Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.
 * Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.
 * Ability to obtain program access.

What You Will Learn

 * Working across a product line in collaboration with other teams.