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Embedded Software Developer

Penta Research
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

Huntsville, AL

Full Time

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required. 

 

 

Job Description & Position Responsibilities: 

Penta Research is seeking candidates to work full-time onsite on the flight software development team.

 

The candidate will:

  • Work closely with development team members to develop embedded C flight software
  • Develop C embedded code in VxWorks RTOS in a DevSecOps environment
  • Create and follow UML architectural design documentation
  • Support and present code reviews

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field
  • 5 years related experience
  • Development experience with embedded C\C
  • Experience developing within a Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
  • Knowledge of and experience in UML design
  • Experience developing in a DevSecOps environment
  • Knowledge of Gitlab, Visual Studio or VSCode
  • Experience with Linux
  • Knowledge of standard software development and configuration management practices

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
  • 10 years relevant experience
  • Experience developing in VxWorks
  • Experience developing flight software 

 

Travel Requirement: 

  • Position location: Huntsville, AL.   No travel is required for this position.  

 

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