Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs

Designs, develops, integrates, tests, and maintains embedded software components throughout the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include defining technical requirements, delivering projects on schedule, supporting prototypes and feasibility analyses, improving development processes, and collaborating with hardware, mechanical, manufacturing, testing, marketing, and external teams. The role requires C/C++ development, RTOS and Linux experience, embedded security, wireless technologies, software testing, configuration management, and technical leadership.

Develop and maintain a user-space runtime that enables production ECU firmware to run on workstations and cloud servers. Model peripherals, integrate RTOS-based firmware with host abstractions, maintain cross-compilation builds, and extend HIL Pytest validation suites. Debug firmware-host discrepancies using GDB and protocol analysis, collaborate across hardware and software teams, lead design reviews, improve code quality, and mentor engineers on real-time embedded development.

Develop, test, document, and deploy embedded Linux software and firmware for rocket avionics, network switch, and camera platforms. Responsibilities include hardware and platform bring-up, networking and video integration, debugging across kernels, drivers, hardware, and applications, validation, performance tuning, architecture improvements, and field troubleshooting. The role collaborates with hardware, systems, and platform teams to deliver reliable, high-performance software for safety-critical aerospace systems.

Designs, develops, tests, and maintains robotics middleware and application frameworks in modern C++ on embedded Linux. Owns platform components through deployment and fleet operation, improves reliability and performance, diagnoses complex concurrency and systems issues, and translates safety requirements into software behavior and verification. Collaborates across autonomy, systems, hardware, and software teams while leading technical reviews and mentoring engineers.

Designs and develops embedded software and firmware for autonomous drones and accessories. Responsibilities include system architecture, vehicle software implementation, subsystem integration and validation, hardware bring-up, sensor and device drivers, Linux kernel and userspace development, debugging, optimization, and embedded security. The role collaborates closely with hardware and software teams and may involve bare-metal, RTOS, Linux, Android, microcontroller, and system-on-chip development.

Develop and maintain embedded software and firmware for defense systems within the Targeting Business Unit. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software architecture, coding, testing, debugging, integration, and lifecycle support using C++, Linux or VxWorks, scripting, Agile or Waterfall methods, version control, and planning tools. The role involves collaboration with customers, suppliers, users, and technical teams, with opportunities at Software or Principal level.

Designs, develops, tests, integrates, operates, and maintains embedded software and firmware for defense systems. Responsibilities include software architecture, requirements, coding, debugging, integration on target hardware, and lifecycle support using C++, scripting languages, Linux or VxWorks, Agile or Waterfall methods, version control, and planning tools. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, users, and technical teams and supports complex systems involving multithreading, distributed processing, multicore, and secure processing.

Develop real-time embedded software and distributed control architectures for precision 6DOF levitation platforms. Implement DC commutation, high-bandwidth feedback control, sensor fusion, deterministic execution, and low-latency communications. Integrate software with power electronics, sensors, FPGAs, and MCUs; lead system bring-up, tuning, validation, and performance optimization. Collaborate across engineering teams and contribute to control-system innovation, intellectual property, and next-generation motion platforms.

Leads hands-on development of embedded firmware and software for industrial fastening and riveting systems. Designs C/C++ applications, RTOS solutions, device drivers, Embedded Linux platforms, communication protocols, and motion-control systems. Integrates and debugs hardware and software using schematics, datasheets, and laboratory equipment. Provides technical leadership through architecture, code reviews, integration strategy, quality improvements, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration with validation, electrical, systems, and product teams.

Develop and verify real-time embedded software for military GPS receivers across the full software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, coding, integration, testing, and documentation. The role also involves software tool development, field demonstrations, customer support, technical communication, and mentoring engineers. Work is hybrid and requires collaboration on advanced navigation and sensor systems.

Design, develop, test, integrate, and validate embedded software for real-time control systems powering intelligent off-highway equipment. Collaborate cross-functionally on requirements, HMI development, CAN-based communication, rapid prototyping, CI/CD, version control, and safety-critical systems. Perform hands-on troubleshooting and testing in laboratory or field environments while supporting Agile development and engineering change processes.

Design and develop real-time embedded software for controllers, sensors, and electro-mechanical transit products from concept through production. Architect scalable systems, optimize performance and cost, support integration and validation, participate in DFMEA and APQP/NPD processes, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to product innovation, and support engineering standards, manufacturing, and customer requirements.

Designs, develops, unit tests, and integrates embedded software into low-power tactical platforms within the CHORD portfolio. Interfaces with firmware, electrical, digital, FPGA, and hardware architecture teams; supports board design, discrete layouts, gate reviews, system integration, deployment, and selloff. The role requires C/C++ expertise, embedded ARM platform experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship. Rust, Versal 2, Agile program experience, and TS/SCI clearance are preferred.

Own embedded firmware and signal processing for process-aware industrial sensors. Develop Zephyr-based drivers, integrate detectors, manage ADC acquisition, filtering, calibration, noise rejection, connectivity, OTA updates, and health monitoring. Collaborate with hardware and machine learning teams to productionize sensing methodologies from prototype through deployment. The role requires strong embedded C/C++, analog and signal-chain expertise, testing discipline, and experience with optical or electrical sensing.

Oversee the management, auditing, validation, and change control of embedded software for DoD missile systems. Evaluate software impacts on hardware, support engineering reviews and qualification activities, and ensure design changes comply with engineering principles. Collaborate with hardware engineers and program teams on agile development, systems engineering, and project management. Missile, AEGIS, Navy weapon systems, and embedded or real-time software experience are highly desirable.

Lead embedded real-time software development across the full lifecycle, including architecture, requirements, implementation, integration, verification, validation, certification, and delivery. Define hardware and software interfaces, APIs, test procedures, and software architectures. Lead project execution, metrics, schedules, costs, quality, trade studies, technology selection, software reuse, and automated build and testing within a global engineering team.

Develop low-level software using C and embedded Linux for networking infrastructure. Apply operating system and networking fundamentals, automate workflows with Python or Bash, and support secure development through DevSecOps practices. The 12-week internship includes collaboration with product engineering teams, technical learning, and work on reliable, secure connectivity platforms.

Design, integrate, and deploy autonomy and vehicle intelligence across hardware and software for UAVs. Integrate sensors, autopilots, and datalinks on embedded Linux, conduct SIL/HIL and live flight tests, troubleshoot system issues, collaborate with vendors and DoD stakeholders, and support on-site demonstrations and data collection.

Assist with developing, testing, integrating, and debugging embedded software for real-time control systems in intelligent equipment. Support CAN-based control systems, HMI and UI/UX development, Agile and CI/CD workflows, system validation, documentation, PLM and ECN processes, and functional safety applications. Collaborate with engineers while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.

Develop, integrate, troubleshoot, and test embedded software for safety- and mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. Work with C, C++, and/or Ada; integrate real-time operating systems; debug on target hardware; incorporate algorithms; and support full lifecycle development. Collaborate across engineering and customer teams using Agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices. An active Secret clearance and 25% travel are required.

Develop and validate C firmware for battery management systems on STM32 Arm Cortex-M platforms. Implement peripheral drivers, battery monitoring, protection, cell balancing, CAN/CANopen communications, tests, and board bring-up. Debug hardware using laboratory equipment, support safety certification requirements, document designs and procedures, and participate in code reviews. This onsite role focuses on production embedded firmware for safety-critical energy storage products.

Owns embedded software and system integration for traction-control and drivetrain systems. Develops real-time control software, integrates third-party motor and hydraulic controllers, manages CAN/J1939 interfaces, and validates machine behavior through testing and diagnostics. Defines requirements, calibration, verification plans, and technical interfaces while resolving system-level issues across software, electronics, motors, sensors, and mechanical systems. Provides technical leadership, supplier coordination, mentoring, documentation, and release support.

Develop and validate embedded battery management software spanning drivers, hardware abstraction, communication stacks, diagnostics, bootloaders, and application controls. Implement BMS functions including cell monitoring, balancing, contactor control, isolation detection, and metrology. Debug target hardware, resolve root causes, maintain traceability and documentation, apply safe coding practices, and collaborate within an agile DevOps-oriented team.

Develop and test safety-critical embedded software for autonomous vehicle drive systems. Translate trajectories into motor, brake, and steering commands; build simulation, SIL, and HIL validation infrastructure; integrate steering, braking, motoring, and suspension subsystems; implement control-source arbitration and safety monitoring; and collaborate with controls, dynamics, safety, and validation teams.

Lead a team developing graphical user interfaces for Intuitive’s da Vinci robotic surgery systems. Design and implement embedded C/C++ interfaces using Qt, guide UI architecture and tool selection, collaborate with designers and multidisciplinary engineers, and support development from prototyping through production, verification, debugging, and maintenance. The role also involves evaluating new UI technologies, including 2D and 3D graphics frameworks, while mentoring software developers and maintaining high development standards.