Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Sr Embedded Software Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• You will design, architect, and develop complex embedded software systems, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• You will write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in multiple programming languages, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Debugging and troubleshooting critical software issues will be central to your responsibilities, ensuring smooth functionality and system performance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure software meets system requirements and performance standards.
• You will utilize version control systems such as Git for software development and collaboration, enabling seamless teamwork and code management.
• Additionally, you will document software architectures, designs, specifications, and development processes comprehensively for future reference and team alignment.
• Mentoring and guiding junior and intermediate engineers will be an integral part of your role, promoting best practices and fostering professional growth.
• Leading and implementing various software development methodologies such as Agile and Kanban, you will maintain an organized and efficient workflow.
• Furthermore, you will evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to enhance software development processes, driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Providing leadership in design reviews, you will make high-level design decisions that significantly impact program cost, schedule, and technical performance, ensuring successful outcomes for challenging and impactful projects.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters 6 yrs experience).
• Typically 8 years of related experience.
• Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
• Proven ability to design, architect, and implement complex software systems.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of engineers.
• Ability to make high-level design decisions that will have significant impacts on program cost, schedule, and technical performance.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience developing Flight Software for Space Missions and supporting troubleshooting during flight.
• Familiarity with time partitioning (ARINC 653) in safety critical software systems.
• Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), for example VxWorks, or embedded Linux.
• Deep knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., 1553, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Proficiency with advanced debugging tools and techniques specific to embedded systems.
• Experience leading large-scale projects or significant contributions to complex software initiatives.
• Strong ability to stay current with new technologies and methodologies.
• Familiarity with the complete software development life cycle (SDLC) and its various processes.
• Understanding of memory, timing, and throughput constraints in an embedded system to ensure robust and sound designs that address these issues.
• Knowledge of Dev Ops basics and experience implementing or maintaining Continuous Integration pipelines.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Louisville, CO or Centennial, CO
• Salary Range: $156,666-$215,436
• Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
  
  
  

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.