Embedded Software Engineer I (On-site) No C2C, Security Clearance
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Software Engineer I to support software integration and testing of real-time, embedded systems. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong technical foundation and interest in working across software, hardware, and systems in a collaborative engineering environment.
This position focuses on integrating software onto Linux-based systems, supporting testing and verification, and troubleshooting complex embedded applications.
- Support integration of software and hardware components within real-time embedded systems
- Perform software verification testing (automated and manual) based on requirements
- Develop, debug, and execute test cases and scripts
- Integrate software onto Linux/Unix operating systems
- Build and maintain software and hardware integration test environments
- Troubleshoot system-level issues across software, networking, and hardware
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems
- Ensure solutions align with engineering standards, requirements, and quality expectations
- Support cybersecurity hardening, scans, and system compliance efforts
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
- Experience with real-time embedded software development or testing
- Experience integrating software on Linux systems (Red Hat preferred)
- Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or Bash
- Experience with version control and issue tracking tools (Git, Jira, GitLab)
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Knowledge of networking concepts (VLANs, switches, protocols)
- Experience testing and troubleshooting communication protocols (CAN, Serial, Ethernet)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with requirements traceability and verification processes
- Familiarity with UML modeling tools and system design practices
- Experience with tools such as DOORS, TestStand, VeriStand, or LabView
- Knowledge of cybersecurity tools (Nessus, Coverity) and system hardening (STIGs)
- Familiarity with virtualization and virtual machines
- Exposure to defense or vehicle-based systems
Additional Information
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 401k
Pay Range: $37.00 - $42.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)
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Meet Your Recruiter
Tom Lee
Senior Vice President of Recruiting and IT Operations
Mr. Lee has over 30 years of experience in the service and retail industries with extensive backgrounds in management, sales, recruiting and training. He is currently a senior member of our recruiting staff serving multiple industries, with a specific focus on personnel with engineering backgrounds. He joined HEPCO in 1992.
As a recruiter he enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life and that every day is different. Outside of the office, Tom is an avid golfer and is skilled at repairing his golf clubs.