Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer
Description
The Software Systems Engineer will design, develop, and deliver complex state-of-the-art systems across a variety of engineering disciplines for defense department programs. Candidate must be able to collaborate in a dispersed team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions This Engineer will belong to a software engineering team interacting with customers, suppliers, program management, test engineers and senior management.
The selected candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and will be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• Equivalent job experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Must be a Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• Experience with Linux, Java, Python, GitLab

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years with DoD experience
• Experience in developing and verifying software requirements and interface specifications.
• Experience with support and test of hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of: MySQL, Linux KVM, Windows, PowerShell, SCCM
• Current Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance

Top Skills Details

• Leadership capabilities- liaison between hardware and software teams
• Python
• Embedded C

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Richardson, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richardson,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2025.
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