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Software Engineer - Embedded I

EVONA
Folsom, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Software Engineer I – Embedded

Folsom, CA (Hybrid)

Defense & National Security

Full-Time

$75,000 - $110,000

An innovative defense and national security engineering organisation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of advanced airborne ISR and mission-critical systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who is excited to work on complex, real-world systems in a highly collaborative, small-team environment.

The Opportunity

You’ll contribute to the design, development, and testing of embedded and Linux-based software supporting advanced intelligence and defense technologies.

The role offers exposure across the full software lifecycle, working alongside systems engineers, technical leads, and programme managers on high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support software analysis, design, development, and testing
  • Collaborate across software and systems engineering teams
  • Evaluate and integrate commercial and open-source technologies
  • Contribute to architectural prototyping and system improvements
  • Assist in preparing technical briefings and documentation
  • Participate in customer and technical review meetings

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of commercial experience in Engineering or Computer Science
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience with C, C , or similar systems programming languages (Linux environment)
  • Comfortable working with command-line interfaces
  • Experience with shell and/or Python scripting
  • Understanding of network fundamentals (IP addressing, subnetting, protocols)
  • Basic knowledge of object-oriented design, distributed systems, and embedded concepts
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred

  • Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance

Salary : $75,000 - $110,000

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