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# Early Career R&D Embedded Software Engineer, Onsite

- **Company:** ScienceJobs.Org
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $102,400 - $199,700
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Ubuntu (Operating System), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System on a Chip, Software Organization, Data Processing, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Stream Processing
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://sciencejobs.org/job/job/apply?id=7370221

## About the Role

The Resilient Embedded Systems department (5327) is seeking a motivated embedded software engineer to support large multi-disciplinary programs critical to national security. The successful candidate will support the design, development, test, and deployment of novel embedded software solutions. The successful candidate will have a background and understanding of embedded software and systems, FPGAs, and a readiness to apply this understanding to a variety of hardware systems., * A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development

 * Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance, The ideal R&D S&E Computer Science candidate will in addition possess the following:
 * Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).
 * Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., Agile).
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills.

Also for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

 * An advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or relevant field; or a Bachelor's degree in field above with at least 4 years of relevant experience
 * Experience developing and deploying embedded software
 * Experience targeting embedded processors in SOCs (system on chip)
 * Experience with embedded OS (Ubuntu, GreenHills, etc)
 * Demonstrated ability using revisions control and bug tracking tools (Jira, Gitlab, Git)
 * Demonstrated experience with C, C++ and Python
 * Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control algorithms
 * Testing and debugging software systems
 * Experience with large distributed command, control, and data processing systems
 * Experience developing test plans to verify and validate high-rigor designs
 * Interest in leading multidisciplinary technical teams

## Description

You will work alongside world-class authorities and emerging leaders and use your skills in the following areas:

 * Embedded software
 * Debugging alongside electrical engineers
 * Verification & validation techniques
 * Real-time data processing
 * Object-oriented software frameworks and architecture development
 * Networked and distributed architectures, Organization 5327, the Resilient Embedded Systems department focuses on the development of secure and resilient computing solutions critical for national security.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.