Senior Software Engineer – Embedded

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Senior Software Engineer developing embedded real-time software at aerospace and defense company. Working on missile, radar, and naval systems integration for national security.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeMcKinney • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing integrated embedded real-time software, with a strong focus on C++ programming and experience in Linux and VxWorks environments. Capable of mentoring team members and contributing to design reviews while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C++ ProgrammingReal-Time Software DevelopmentLinux DevelopmentVxWorks ExperienceActive U.S. Government Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Embedded Software DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsSoftware TestingSystem IntegrationDebugging

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

STEM DegreeCross-Discipline TeamworkDesign ReviewsMeasurable QualityBusiness-Related Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware
Working within a cross-discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality
Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff
Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews
This position may require occasional business-related travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
A minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
Experience in developing, testing, and integrating real-time software applications written in C++ or closely related software languages
Development experience on Linux, VxWorks, or other Real Time Operating Systems
Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software
Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays