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Mid Embedded Software Engineer; C​/C++

Job in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35824, USA
Listing for: System One
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 97 - 102 USD Hourly USD 97.00 102.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mid Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite)
Type: Contract-to-hire
Pay Rate: $97-102/hr (W2)
Clearance: Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain)

Overview

We’re looking for a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to help build and integrate mission-critical embedded software/firmware for advanced defense/safety-critical systems. You’ll work closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, writing high-quality C/C++ code and supporting testing and integration.

What you’ll do
  • Design and develop embedded software (architecture, coding, peer reviews, unit tests)
  • Integrate software modules within subsystems and support system-level integration
  • Build tools/test harnesses to support development, testing, and maintenance
  • Debug and troubleshoot embedded/real-time software issues
  • Work in modern engineering workflows (Agile, Dev Ops, CI/CD, test automation)
  • Communicate regularly with teammates and stakeholders
  • Help improve team processes/tools; mentor junior engineers as needed
What we’re looking for (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE/Software Engineering (or similar technical field)
  • 8+ years relevant experience (or 6+ years + Master’s)
  • 5+ years in real-time embedded systems (defense/aerospace/safety-critical preferred)
  • Strong C/C++ embedded development experience
  • RTOS experience (e.g.,
    VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS
    )
  • Experience with embedded processors/microcontrollers (e.g.,
    ARM Cortex, RISC-V)
  • Debugging tools experience (e.g.,
    JTAG, oscilloscopes
    )
  • Must be in North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville area
Nice-to-haves
  • Weapons/flight controls or other highly deterministic embedded systems experience
  • Containerization familiarity (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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