Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Boulder, CO

TSC's Product Solutions (PS) division is seeking a Embedded Software Engineer to join our employee-owned team, focusing on the development of our next-generation technology solutions for radar, electronic warfare (EW), and unmanned systems. We are hiring in Aurora, CO; Huntsville, AL

As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, TSC offers a unique opportunity for every team member to contribute directly to and share in our collective success. Come join the team!

Responsibilities:

Assist in the design and development of modular, high-performance embedded software.

Implement and integrate real-time C/C++ software for embedded functions.

Participate in system integration, prototyping, deployment, and evaluation activities.

Work collaboratively with senior engineers and cross-functional teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Conduct hardware testing and software debugging with supervision.

Support data analysis and validation efforts using scripting tools.

Help with software release management and preparation of customer deliverables.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

0-2 years of professional experience developing embedded software.

Working knowledge of C/C++ for embedded systems, including concurrency and memory management.

Experience with Linux-based embedded system development and network communication.

Basic understanding of IP networking fundamentals and protocol implementation/debugging.

Familiarity with debugging embedded applications (e.g., GDB, Valgrind).

Experience with build management tools (CMake), dependency management, and cross-compilation.

Familiarity with Git source control and CI workflows.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

These skills will help you hit the ground running in our specialized domain. This is also a roadmap to some of the skills you can gain through this position.

Exposure to radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, or unmanned systems.

Interest in microservice architectures in embedded solutions.

Familiarity with containerization (Docker) or virtualization in embedded environments.

Understanding of real-time systems or RTOS integration alongside Linux.

Familiarity with RF signal chains (mixing, filtering, up/down conversion).

Scripting experience in Python or Bash.

Exposure to Linux kernel-space programming (device drivers, custom BSPs).

Familiarity with automated builds, test execution, artifact management, and deployment pipelines.

TSC Benefits & Application

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Employee Ownership (ESOP):As an employee-owned company, every employee contributes to, and benefits from, our success through our ESOP retirement plan. This fosters a culture of collective responsibility, transparency, and long-term commitment.

Other Benefits:401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave.

Applying to TSC: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

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