Embedded Software Engineer

Position Overview The Senior Software Engineer is a senior technical contributor responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting embedded and real-time software systems. This role focuses on architecture, protocol implementation, and high-reliability communication systems used in complex, hardware-integrated environments. The position requires deep expertise in embedded software, real-time systems, and distributed communication, along with the ability to mentor junior and intermediate engineers. Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract with potential extension Key Responsibilities Own architectural decisions for real-time embedded communication systems Design and implement message routing, translation layers, and distributed messaging architectures Develop production-quality embedded software with a focus on reliability, determinism, and performance Implement and maintain hardware interface layers using C/C++ Design real-time systems with deterministic timing requirements Integrate heterogeneous network types across hardware and software boundaries Author and maintain technical documentation including ICDs and configuration schemas Establish configuration standards across device families Lead hardware/software integration efforts with FPGA and systems teams Drive code quality standards for safety-critical embedded systems Support and mentor junior and intermediate engineers through reviews and guidance Contribute to system-level debugging, performance tuning, and continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred) 8+ years of professional software development experience Expert-level Rust experience in production embedded environments Strong proficiency in C/C++ for low-level and hardware interface development Experience designing distributed messaging architectures Experience with automotive and industrial communication protocols (CAN 2.0, J1939, CANopen) Proven experience developing real-time systems with deterministic timing requirements Demonstrated ability to bridge heterogeneous network types Experience authoring technical specifications and protocol documentation Track record of mentoring engineers Strong written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications FPGA development experience (VHDL/Verilog) Experience with time-sensitive networking (TSN) or deterministic Ethernet RTOS experience (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or QNX) Experience with UAV or drone systems including flight controllers or telemetry Protocol design and specification authorship experience Systems integration experience across hardware and software boundaries Ability to obtain a security clearance Core Competencies Embedded and real-time software architecture Distributed systems and communication protocols Hardware/software integration Technical leadership and mentorship Analytical problem-solving and debugging High-reliability and safety-critical system design #HRUProfessional