Position Title: Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Round Rock, TX.
Job Responsibilities:- Developing software for new and existing systems for aircraft and aircraft test systems
- Integrating and testing software on aircraft and in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments and supporting flight test activities
- Developing design documentation for internal and external use
- Working in adherence to 5-D Systems software development process
- Developing software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
- Participating in planning, designing, testing, and deployment of moderately complex, engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
- Peer reviewing fellow team members’ work
- Supporting trade studies and performing design research and explorations
- Ability to travel to support job duties (<25%).
Job Qualifications:- A bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering degree with demonstrable experience in software development
- Five years or more of relevant experience developing software for embedded systems
- Proficient in developing software using object-oriented C++
- Self-directed, sharp analytical abilities, excellent communication skills, and can work effectively in a dynamic environment
- Results-oriented, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
Preferred Job Qualifications:- Experience designing and implementing feedback control systems
- Experience working within the aerospace and defense industry
- Experience with safety-critical/mission-critical development
- Application development for Linux-based embedded environments
- Experience with software development under DO-178C processes
- Modeling and simulation of systems using Simulink
- Test and measurement systems design
- Systems engineering experience.
Job Details:- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Round Rock, TX.
- Pay Rate Range: $60-90/hr.
- Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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.