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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Butler America, LLC
- **Location:** Owego, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $135,200 - $160,160
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Agile Methodology, Build Automation, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Device Drivers, Embedded C, 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, VxWorks, Vivado, Scripting, PIC Microcontroller, Software Verification, Fpga Hardware, Delivery Pipeline, Git, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Build Tools, C++14, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=ZbNDmm&offset=93&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3EEmbedded+Software+Engineer+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EPosition+Overview%0D%0AWe+are+seeking+a+highly+skilled+C%2FC%2B%2B+Software+Engineer+to+join+our+team+in+Owego%2C+NY.+This+full%3Ftime%2C+onsite+role+operates+in+a+classified+environment+and+requi..&SIDW=a1eca5acf3c8058172a3848ddc95f1b0.VUlEPTIwOTUxMzUx

## 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.

Desired Skills & Experience

 * 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.
Additional Information

 * Location: Owego, NY (full?time, onsite).
 * Security: Work performed in a classified environment; all personnel must adhere to handling procedures.
Join our team to develop cutting?edge, secure, and reliable software that directly supports critical mission objectives.

## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to join our team in Owego, NY. This full?time, onsite role operates in a classified environment and requires an active Full?Secret security clearance. The engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain both secure processing applications and high?performance embedded software for mission?critical platforms.

Core Responsibilities

 * 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.