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EMBEDDED ENGINEER

Denver, CO · On-site

$135K - $178K/yr

What You Will Do • Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware. • Working ...

Sr. Test Embedded Engineer Type: Long Term Contract Responsibilities: * Validate system and application requirements and design against the implementation through comprehensive testing. * Produce ...

Sr. Test Embedded Engineer Type: Long Term Contract Responsibilities: * Validate system and application requirements and design against the implementation through comprehensive testing. * Produce ...

Embedded C/C++ Engineer

Elyria, OH · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Embedded C/C++ Engineer Contract Position Elyria, OH (Day1 onsite) Only US CITIZENS - ITAR * Motor ... Real-time operating systems (RTOS). * Software verification and testing. * Aerospace industry ...

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How much do contract embedded tester jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded tester in the United States is $102,146.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $124,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Embedded Tester vs Contract Software Tester?

AspectContract Embedded TesterContract Software Tester
CertificationsISTQB, ISTQB-CT, or similarISTQB, CSTE, or similar
Work EnvironmentEmbedded systems, hardware integration, real-time environmentsApplication software, web, mobile apps
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, consumer electronicsFinance, healthcare, e-commerce
Work FocusHardware-software interaction, firmware testingFunctionality, usability, performance testing

Contract Embedded Testers focus on testing embedded systems, firmware, and hardware integration, often requiring knowledge of electronics and real-time environments. Contract Software Testers primarily test application software across various platforms. While both roles involve testing skills and certifications like ISTQB, their work environments and focus areas differ significantly, catering to different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Contract Embedded Tester job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,146 per year, or $49.1 per hour.

EMBEDDED ENGINEER

Denver, CO • On-site

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Job description

What You Will Do
• 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.
• Ability to obtain program access.
What You Will Learn
• Working across a product line in collaboration with other teams.
Qualifications You Must Have
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and Implementation.
• Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.)
• Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software
• Active and transferrable final Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start.
Qualifications We Prefer
• Familiarity with rate monotonic theory, practice, and limitations.
• Familiarity with layered architectural principles, and their limitations.
• Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function.
• Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog.
• Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family.
• Experience using lab instruments like power-supplies, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Experience with developing device drivers for bare-metal and/or OS applications.
• Experience leading engineering teams in delivering systems (of various size) involving the integration of hardware and software.
 
 

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