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# Embedded Software Engineer III - Tactical Communications & Waveform Systems

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000 - $166,400
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Code Review, Data Link, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Link 16, Linux Kernel, Network Service, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Rhapsody, Powerpc, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), System on a Chip, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Vivado, Computer Networking Systems, SC Clearance, Yocto, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Software Defined Radio
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/ca/san-diego/c38a77c3-84f1-4e55-900c-eb31216f5e0e

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
 * Experience developing embedded software using C and/or C++.
 * Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or Embedded Linux.
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, and software development best practices.
 * Experience with networking concepts and communication protocols.
 * Active Secret clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications:

Tactical Commmunications

 * Link 16 experience
 * Tactical Data Link (TDL) development
 * MIL-STD-6016 familiarity
 * Waveform development or integration
 * Software Defined Radio (SDR) experience
 * Secure communications systems
 * Network-centric communications architectures

Embedded Systems

 * Embedded Linux
 * Yocto
 * PetaLinux
 * Bare-metal development
 * Linux kernel development
 * Device driver development
 * Rust programming language
 * Assembly language

Hardware Platforms

 * Xilinx Zynq
 * Zynq UltraScale+
 * Versal
 * PowerPC-based systems

Development Tools

 * Vivado
 * Vitis
 * DOORS
 * Rhapsody
 * ClearCase, Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

## Description

Planning
Data Link
Operations
Middleware
Code Review
Scalability
Communication
Field Testing
Cyber Security
Device Drivers
Software Design
Computer Science
Secret Clearance
Agile Methodology
Embedded Software
Business Valuation
Tactical Data Link
Systems Integration
System Requirements
Software Interfaces
Software Development
Computer Engineering
Software Architecture
Full Stack Development
Electrical Engineering
Object-Oriented Design
Business Transformation
Tactical Communications
Communications Protocols
Linux On Embedded Systems
Verification And Validation
Real-Time Operating Systems
Software Development Life Cycle
Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)
$104,000 - $166,400 / yr
Posted yesterday, We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop, integrate, and enhance mission-critical software supporting advanced tactical communications systems. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of embedded and real-time software operating within complex communications environments.

The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in embedded software development, communication protocols, and real-time operating systems. Engineers with experience supporting Tactical Data Links (TDLs), Link 16, waveform development, software-defined radios (SDRs), secure communications, or military networking systems are highly desired.

This position offers the opportunity to work across the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with systems, hardware, FPGA, integration and test, and cybersecurity teams to deliver high-performance communication capabilities for operational environments., * Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain embedded software solutions for tactical communication systems.

 * Develop software for real-time and embedded Linux operating environments.
 * Support the architecture, implementation, and enhancement of Tactical Data Link and networking capabilities.
 * Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, and technical planning activities.
 * Develop and optimize low-level software interfaces, middleware, device drivers, and network services.
 * Analyze system requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across software, hardware, and networking domains.
 * Collaborate within an Agile development environment alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams.
 * Support system integration, verification, validation, and field testing activities.