Embedded Software Engineer L4

Responsibilities

• Translate requirements into maintainable solutions for C5 and Cyber Solution Centers.
• Apply technical proficiency across SDLC stages, gather requirements, and collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks.
• Act as a key team member on a Scrum team, setting direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.
• Guide and direct embedded software application development as a subject‑matter expert for one or more software engineers.
• Investigate root cause of complex issues and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts to develop software for target hardware.
• Develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance requirements, and system design.
• Support all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware‑software integration, and formal test.
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and repair defects.
• Implement software for embedded real‑time operating systems using primarily C/C++ and Python.

• Pay rate: $73.55‑$112.58/Hour.
• Hours:
  
  9/80.
• Length:
  Contract to Hire (12 Months).

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing applications on simulated and target hardware.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in C++ (up to C++ 14) Embedded SW Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Python.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in C++ and Python with real‑time embedded systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience using a Real‑Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar.
• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science (Preferred).
• Object‑oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or Magic Draw/Cameo (Preferred).
• Familiarity with Rust software languages (Preferred).
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real‑time embedded systems (Preferred).
• Experience with Modern C++ techniques (Preferred).
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography (Preferred).
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification, such as DO‑178 (Preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good teamwork skills, able to work in a team environment.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance.

Acara Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status.