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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Oxford Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA Contractor
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

Oxford Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a 6- to 12-month contract opportunity with a technology organization developing safety-critical systems for the transportation industry. This hybrid position requires candidates to currently reside in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing embedded software in C for real-time environments. You will contribute to onboard software applications used in highly regulated, safety-focused systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software using C
  • Support onboard, real-time software applications
  • Translate system and engineering requirements into reliable software solutions
  • Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, debugging, and integration testing
  • Troubleshoot complex software and hardware interaction issues
  • Develop software in accordance with safety-critical engineering standards and processes
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, validation, and engineering teams
  • Create and maintain technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle

Qualifications

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of professional software development experience using C
  • Expert-level proficiency in Embedded C
  • Strong experience developing software for real-time embedded systems
  • Experience with onboard, transportation, industrial control, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other safety-critical systems is preferred
  • Familiarity with structured software development, testing, verification, and configuration management practices
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Must currently reside within commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA

Salary : $30 - $50

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