Embedded Software Engineer 3 - Secret

Build the Software That Powers Real-Time Systems

Join a collaborative engineering team where your code directly shapes how mission-critical embedded systems perform in real time. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to grow across the full software lifecycle, from initial requirements through final integration and test.

What You'll Do:

- Shape systems from the ground up: Contribute to requirements development, architecture, and detailed design for real-time embedded software, giving you visibility into how a system comes together end to end.
- Own your code: Write, unit test, and integrate software, then see it through system-level test, building deep technical ownership over what you build.
- Champion quality: Ensure software meets established standards, sharpening your engineering discipline and attention to detail.
- Collaborate across disciplines: Work side by side with engineers from other specialties, expanding your perspective and building skills that go beyond just writing code.

Why This Role:

This position offers a clear path to grow as an engineer. You'll work across the entire software development lifecycle rather than being siloed into a single phase, which means faster skill development and broader technical exposure. The multi-discipline team environment also means you'll learn from engineers in adjacent fields, accelerating your growth beyond what a single-discipline role could offer.

If you're looking to deepen your embedded software expertise while making a tangible impact on real-time systems, this role gives you the runway to do it.

Required Skills

Basic Qualifications for Software Engineer - Embedded:

- This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.
- Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years
- Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, or related STEM degree
- Object Oriented (OO) Software development experience in C/C++on Linux environment
- Experience in embedded real-time software development, debug and test
- Experience with real time operating systems (RTOS) environments including VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, Yocto Linux, or other equivalent RTOS
- Experience with full software development lifecycle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills.


Preferred Qualifications for Software Engineer - Embedded:

- Experience with PowerPC, ARM, and/or RISC-V architectures
- Experience in design, integration and testing with real time computer in loop and hardware in loop test laboratories
- Experience in developing interfaces to support weapon system integration efforts

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Location

Chandler, AZ

Openings

2

Anticipated Start Date

Monday, August 24, 2026

Job Type

Contract

Anticipated Duration

12 Months

Date Posted

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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