Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

on-Site, Melbourne, FL |

Employment Type:

Direct | Industry: Defense & Aerospace | Compensation: $93k-$125k |

Shift: 1st |

Schedule:

9x80

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration, verification, and sustainment of complex embedded software solutions. This individual serves as a technical leader within a project team, providing technical guidance to junior engineers while owning significant software subsystems from concept through deployment. The role requires strong expertise in embedded systems, hardware/software integration, system‑level debugging, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Lead the design, development, integration, and verification of complex embedded software components and subsystems.
• Own software architecture and implementation decisions for assigned products and features.
• Develop software solutions for Bare‑Metal, RTOS, and Embedded Linux environments.
• Design and implement low‑level drivers, middleware, communication protocols, and application software.
• Lead software integration efforts involving processors, FPGA designs, sensors, imaging systems, and peripheral devices.
• Perform root‑cause analysis and resolve complex software and system‑level issues.
• Develop software requirements, architecture documents, design specifications, and verification procedures.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers in software design, implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Collaborate with systems, FPGA, hardware, verification, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support project planning activities including technical risk identification, effort estimation, and schedule development.
• Participate in customer demonstrations, technical reviews, and design reviews.

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development

• Expert‑level proficiency in C and C++
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience developing software in Bare‑Metal, FreeRTOS, and/or Embedded Linux environments.
• Experience developing software for AMD/Xilinx Zynq Ultra Scale+ MPSoC and/or Micro Blaze platforms.
• Experience using AMD Vitis IDE and associated debugging tools.
• Experience developing and debugging low‑level device drivers including UART, SPI, I2C, DMA, GPIO, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Strong understanding of embedded software architecture and design principles.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and system‑level debugging.
• Familiarity with Git Lab, JIRA, Confluence, and software configuration management practices.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

• 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.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are 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.