Sr Embedded Software Engineer

Protingent
  • Louisville, CO
  • $156,666–$215,436 Per Year
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationLouisville, CO
Salary$156,666–$215,436 Per Year

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Architectural Designunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Clean Technologiesunmatched
  • Coding Standardsunmatched
  • Communications Protocolsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Debugging Skillsunmatched
  • Debugging Toolsunmatched
  • Embedded Linuxunmatched
  • Embedded Softwareunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • Gitunmatched
  • I2Cunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Kanbanunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Memory Hardwareunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Programming Languagesunmatched
  • Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
  • Safety Systemsunmatched
  • Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
  • Security Clearanceunmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Architecture Designunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART)unmatched
  • VxWorksunmatched

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