Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software for advanced radar, tracking, and RF sensing systems that support U.S. Department of Defense programs. You will design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software, primarily using C++ within Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for advanced radar and RF sensing systems.

• Integrate and test software within Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments.

• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to support new product development.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of professional embedded software development experience.

• Strong proficiency in C++ development.

• Experience with Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments.

• Experience with multi-threaded and concurrent software architectures.

• Understanding of embedded hardware architectures and low-level software concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• Ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $88.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brea,CA.

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