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# Sr. Embedded Software Engineer C/C++

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $241,280.0 - $262,080.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Embedded Software, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, Subsystems, VxWorks, Software Modules, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_439d50bb2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/CE/EE/SE/Math, etc.)
 * 12+ years relevant experience (or 10+ with Master's)
 * Expert in C/C++ for embedded systems
 * Real-time OS experience (ex: VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS)
 * Experience with embedded processors/microcontrollers (ex: ARM Cortex, RISC?V)
 * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently + collaboratively
 * Based in North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area
 * Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain

Nice-to-haves

 * Aerospace/defense or other safety/mission-critical embedded experience
 * High-speed guided weapons, flight controls, or deterministic high-performance systems
 * Containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and/or Model-Based Systems Engineering exposure

## Description

We're hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to build and support mission-critical embedded software/firmware for advanced defense/aerospace systems. You'll work hands-on across the full software lifecycle-design, coding, integration, testing, and debugging-on real-time embedded platforms in a fast-paced engineering environment.

What you'll do

 * Design and develop embedded software (primarily C/C++) for real-time systems
 * Integrate software modules across subsystems and distributed networks
 * Troubleshoot/debug complex issues using embedded lab tools (JTAG, scopes, etc.)
 * Work within modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, test automation)
 * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and communicate directly with stakeholders
 * Mentor/guide other engineers and help improve development workflows and tools