{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ce6ef3f967ed261e98ae9d59","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ce6ef3f967ed261e98ae9d59","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ce6ef3f967ed261e98ae9d59","title":"Embedded Systems Engineer","description":"Overview\nWe are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to build and integrate software for robotic platforms operating in complex, real-world environments. This role focuses on Linux-based software development, hardware integration, and system reliability across embedded computing platforms supporting defense and national security applications.\nThe ideal candidate has experience developing production software, integrating hardware and software systems, and debugging complex system-level issues. Experience with robotics or autonomous systems is beneficial but not required - we are primarily looking for engineers with strong systems engineering and integration experience who enjoy solving cross-disciplinary problems.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop and integrate software for Linux-based robotic and embedded systems\nIntegrate hardware components including sensors, cameras, radios, compute modules, and peripheral devices\nDesign and maintain interfaces between software services, hardware devices, and middleware\nDevelop communication interfaces using IPC and hardware communication protocols\nSupport hardware bring-up, software validation, and system integration\nDebug and troubleshoot system-level software and hardware integration issues\nOptimize software performance, reliability, and maintainability\nCollaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and robotics engineers to deliver complete systems\nSupport simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, field testing, and customer deployments\nContribute to software architecture and system design discussions\nParticipate in occasional travel for field testing, customer engagements, demonstrations, and periodic team meetings\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field\nU.S. citizenship required\nStrong programming experience in C++ and Python\nStrong experience developing software on Linux\nExperience integrating software with hardware systems\nExperience supporting hardware bring-up, system integration, and platform validation\nExperience with multi-threaded and/or multi-process applications\nFamiliarity with IPC mechanisms (e.g., sockets, shared memory, or message passing)\nExperience working with hardware communication interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, or similar protocols\nStrong debugging and troubleshooting skills across software and hardware\nAbility to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams\nPay: $93,168.11 - $150,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nAbility to Commute:\nAustin, TX 78758 (Required)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78758","company":"Opendefense","rawCompany":"opendefense","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T22:20:28.846Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Embedded Systems Engineer","description":"Overview\nWe are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer to build and integrate software for robotic platforms operating in complex, real-world environments. 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Experience with robotics or autonomous systems is beneficial but not required - we are primarily looking for engineers with strong systems engineering and integration experience who enjoy solving cross-disciplinary problems.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nDevelop and integrate software for Linux-based robotic and embedded systems\nIntegrate hardware components including sensors, cameras, radios, compute modules, and peripheral devices\nDesign and maintain interfaces between software services, hardware devices, and middleware\nDevelop communication interfaces using IPC and hardware communication protocols\nSupport hardware bring-up, software validation, and system integration\nDebug and troubleshoot system-level software and hardware integration issues\nOptimize software performance, reliability, and maintainability\nCollaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and robotics engineers to deliver complete systems\nSupport simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, field testing, and customer deployments\nContribute to software architecture and system design discussions\nParticipate in occasional travel for field testing, customer engagements, demonstrations, and periodic team meetings\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field\nU.S. citizenship required\nStrong programming experience in C++ and Python\nStrong experience developing software on Linux\nExperience integrating software with hardware systems\nExperience supporting hardware bring-up, system integration, and platform validation\nExperience with multi-threaded and/or multi-process applications\nFamiliarity with IPC mechanisms (e.g., sockets, shared memory, or message passing)\nExperience working with hardware communication interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, or similar protocols\nStrong debugging and troubleshooting skills across software and hardware\nAbility to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams\nPay: $93,168.11 - $150,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nHealth insurance\nPaid time off\nAbility to Commute:\nAustin, TX 78758 (Required)\nWork Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78758","datePosted":"2026-08-03T22:20:28.846Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T22:20:28.846Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Opendefense","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Austin","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ce6ef3f967ed261e98ae9d59"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ce6ef3f967ed261e98ae9d59"}}