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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Intuitive Research and Technology
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Description Language, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MATLAB, Modbus, RS-232, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), System Programming, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), WebSocket, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Grpc, Docker, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18577767/Embedded-Software-Engineer-Alabama-Huntsville

## About the Role

This position involves a broad range of embedded software tasks such as microcontroller programming, interfacing with data acquisition (DAQ) systems, implementing communication protocols, and developing firmware as well as integrating embedded systems with external services or host applications. The role requires strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams and clearly convey technical concepts to stakeholders., * ABET accredited BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline

 * 5 years of relevant technical experience
 * Strong foundational knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and low-level software development
 * Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with the ability to work with additional languages as needed
 * Experience with communication protocols (e.g., UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Modbus, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP)
 * Familiarity with reading schematics and understanding digital/analog circuitry
 * Experience working in Linux environments
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired

 * Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g, Verilog, VHDL)
 * Experience with hardwareintheloop or systemintegration test environments
 * Experience with Git/GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines and SAST/DAST security tooling
 * Experience working with APIs (e.g., REST, SOAP, gRPC, WebSocket)
 * Knowledge of working in containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
 * Knowledge of Agile methodologies