Lead Embedded Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Lead Embedded Software Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Nichols Hills

Description:

Seeking an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to develop and lead safety-critical embedded software for UAV and ground station systems. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and hands-on development within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Work spans the full software lifecycle using DO-178C-aligned processes and model-based development tools, with close coordination across distributed engineering teams. Pay: $65 - $75 an hour

Location:

Oklahoma City Area This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a local embedded software team, owning delivery, quality, and schedules
* Collaborate with an international engineering team to meet program software objectives
* Drive full software lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, verification, release, and maintenance
* Participate in reviews, analyses, testing, configuration management, and change control
* Serve as a Change Control Board (CCB) member
* Support CI/CD pipelines and post-release software support
* Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to design safe, efficient, and certifiable software Experience Requirements:
* Experience in aerospace, automotive, railway, or defense embedded systems
* Familiarity with MIL-STD software development practices
* Experience working under ARP-4754, DO-254, and DO-178 guidelines
* Advanced proficiency in C/C++
* Strong experience with model-based development tools such as SCADE or MATLAB/Simulink

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
* Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a related technical field
* 10+ years of experience developing high-reliability or safety-critical embedded software
* Demonstrated experience designing flight-critical software architectures
* Prior experience leading or managing software engineering teams
* Strong understanding of safety-critical software development processes