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Silvus Technologies

Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join our Engineering Group ... This is an opportunity to work on all aspects of the system including device drivers, networking ...

XTEND

Embedded Software Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

$124K - $163K/yr

System Integration Support * Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and production ... Embedded Programming - Strong experience developing embedded software in C. Hardware Integration ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time embedded system software engineer in the United States is $153,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Embedded System Software Engineer vs Embedded Firmware Developer?

AspectFull Time Embedded System Software EngineerEmbedded Firmware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; often requires experience with embedded systemsSimilar credentials; often requires knowledge of microcontrollers and firmware development
Work EnvironmentDesigning, developing, and testing embedded software for hardware devices in various industriesWriting low-level firmware for microcontrollers and embedded hardware
Industry UsageUsed across automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial automationPrimarily in consumer electronics, IoT devices, and embedded hardware products

Both roles involve embedded software development, but Full Time Embedded System Software Engineers typically work on higher-level system integration and application software, while Embedded Firmware Developers focus on low-level firmware coding for microcontrollers. The roles often overlap, but the scope and focus differ based on the project requirements.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Embedded System Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,383 per year, or $73.7 per hour.

Embedded Software Engineer - Kinetic Effects

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Leidos
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$87K - $157K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform conceptual design, development, integration, and testing of embedded airborne system software.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams and communicate with stakeholders to support software delivery.

  • Contribute to the full software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, hardware compatibility, and tool development.

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and demonstration of advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role requires close collaboration with integrated engineering teams and strong technical communication skills to support delivery of high-quality software solutions to customers.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform conceptual design and development of embedded airborne system software within assigned technical area, including software architecture, code implementation, peer review participation, and comprehensive unit testing. Own integration of software modules within subsystems and contribute to cross-subsystem integration efforts. Utilize DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery. Develop software tools and harnesses that support testing, integration, and maintenance activities.
  • Contribute to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded software systems within project scope.
  • Frequent and direct communication with internal stakeholders and team members.
  • Apply established software engineering principles, standards, and best practices throughout the full software development life cycle (SDLC) including but not limited to: (a) software requirements analysis, (b) hardware compatibility analysis, and (c) development of tools and software products that support infrastructure, platform design and system maintenance.
  • Recommend new technologies, tools and standards to enhance software engineering practices, collaborating with senior engineers to align with organizational goals.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members, review their technical work, and contribute to the delivery of projects within technical area, aligning with technical strategy and execution plans.
  • Demonstrate initiative in identifying improved development workflows, tools, and engineering practices for team adoption, including emerging AI-enabled development capabilities.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • 4+ years of relevant technical experience, or 2+ years with a master's degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience with real-time embedded system in defense, aerospace, or safety-critical platforms preferred.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
  • Experience with real-time operating system (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, or FreeRTOS
  • Proficiency with embedded processors and microcontrollers (i.e. ARM Cortex, RISC-V, or similar architectures)
  • Experience with embedded debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, etc.)
  • Experience with modern software development practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation.
  • Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to address highly complex technical challenges.
  • Ability to work independently on well-defined tasks and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with high-speed guided weapons systems, flight controls systems, or similar embedded solutions.
  • Experience developing large-scale embedded, high-performance systems with a high level of determinism.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
  • Prior experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments (e.g., aerospace or defense sectors).
  • Experience with software safety standards (DO-178C, MIL-STD-882e).
  • Experience with Agile management tools and concepts such as Jira.
  • Experience with software configuration management tools such as Git and GitLab.

Clearance Requirement
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
August 10, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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