Embedded Software Engineer (Active Clearance Required)

Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Manhattan Beach, CA - Candidates must currently reside in the Greater Los Angeles area or be willing to relocate within 30 days of offer acceptance.

Work Environment: Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a high-performing aerospace engineering team supporting advanced flight, space, and ground systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing real-time embedded software in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software solutions for aerospace applications.

• Develop software operating in resource-constrained environments with real-time performance requirements.

• Implement complex data analysis, data routing, and control system algorithms.

• Work with embedded processors, memory architectures, and I/O interfaces.

• Develop procedural and object-oriented software using C/C++.

• Support software throughout the full development lifecycle, including requirements, design, coding, integration, testing, and debugging.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a laboratory environment.

• Ensure compliance with software engineering standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.

• Strong experience with C/C++ and object-oriented software development.

• Experience working in RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, RT-Linux, GH Integrity, Linux, or VxWorks.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development lab environment.

• Active Security Clearance or Top Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across the software development lifecycle, including architecture, requirements, development, testing, and integration.

• Experience working with laboratory and test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, and network analyzers.

• Experience supporting hardware validation and verification activities involving RF, digital, or mixed-signal systems.

• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or Spiral development methodologies.

Key Skills

• C/C++

• Linux

• Embedded Software Development

• Object-Oriented Programming

• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

• Aerospace Systems

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redondo Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redondo Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.