Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Falcata's Product Solutions organization is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our engineering team in Huntsville, AL . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

This role involves designing, developing, integrating, verifying, and testing embedded software for RF sensor products and systems. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience developing embedded software systems. Five to seven years of experience in software design and development, including experience supporting complex embedded systems.

Extensive experience developing multithreaded applications in modern C++ for embedded Linux platforms. Experience designing modular software architectures for complex embedded systems. Experience interfacing software with hardware devices, serial interfaces, Ethernet, and custom communication protocols. Proficiency in Python for automation, test development, data processing, and engineering utilities.

Experience with automated build systems, continuous integration, version control, and software configuration management. Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to diagnose complex system-level issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

U.S. citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing software for defense, aerospace, unmanned systems, robotics, RF systems, electronic warfare, signals intelligence (SIGINT), guidance, navigation, or autonomous platforms. Experience with real-time Linux and deterministic software design. Familiarity with POSIX threads, real-time scheduling, and low-latency software techniques.

Experience integrating software with FPGA-based systems, custom hardware, and high-speed data-acquisition devices. Knowledge of Linux kernel interfaces, device drivers, and board support packages. Experience with distributed software architectures, publish-subscribe messaging, and middleware frameworks. Experience with software simulation environments and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Experience with containerized development environments and virtualization technologies. Familiarity with software safety, secure coding practices, and applicable defense-industry standards. Experience developing automated test frameworks and deployment tools using Python and Bash. Experience with embedded performance analysis, profiling, and optimization tools.

An active DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, verify, and test modular, high-performance embedded Linux software systems. Develop scalable, multithreaded applications using modern C++ for embedded Linux platforms. Implement software components and interfaces that emphasize maintainability, modularity, performance, reliability, and testability.

Develop and integrate software that interfaces with hardware devices, sensors, networking components, and real-time data-processing pipelines. Support software integration, system bring-up, debugging, performance optimization, and field support activities. Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, algorithm, and test engineers to implement system-level capabilities.

Design and implement networked software using standard IP protocols and distributed communication architectures. Develop Python- and Bash-based tools to automate testing, deployment, data analysis, simulation, and engineering workflows. Participate in software verification, validation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle maintenance.

Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, requirements analysis, architecture development, and technical planning. Author and review technical documentation and contribute to customer deliverables. Contribute to software engineering best practices, code quality, automated testing, and technical excellence.

Provide technical guidance and code-review feedback to junior engineers and contribute to team-level technical decisions. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, automated testing, build systems, and continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. Falcata Benefits and Application Information Falcata offers a stable work environment, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Shared Ownership: This fosters a culture of collective responsibility, transparency, and long-term commitment. Other Benefits: 401(k) plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave. Applying to Falcata: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Falcata is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

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