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Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Monument, CO

Sentar

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$80K - $135K/yr

Sentar is looking for a Software Engineer to support U.S. Air Force's Ground Based Strategic ... Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with ...

Sentar

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$80K - $135K/yr

Sentar is looking for a Software Engineer to support U.S. Air Force's Ground Based Strategic ... Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with ...

Sentar Inc

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$80K - $135K/yr

Sentar is looking for a Software Engineer to support U.S. Air Force's Ground Based Strategic ... Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with ...

Sentar, Inc.

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$80K - $135K/yr

Sentar is looking for a Software Engineer to support U.S. Air Forces Ground Based Strategic ... Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with ...

Worky

Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$105 - $130/hr

Interfacing with government contracting officers, program managers, and technical stakeholders ... Minimum five (5) years of Software Engineering experience with a combination of: * Node.js ...

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EndoSec LLC

FPGA Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$128K - $164K/yr

Implement embedded software-based testing solutions where applicable to validate FPGA designs ... Collaborate with other engineers to develop and maintain system-level architecture. Troubleshooting ...

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How much do independent contractor embedded software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor embedded software engineer in Monument, CO is $148,140.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $167,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer vs Embedded Software Developer?

AspectIndependent Contractor Embedded Software EngineerEmbedded Software Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer engineering or related field; certifications like Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) are commonSimilar credentials; often holds degrees and certifications in software or embedded systems
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract basis, often remote or client-siteFull-time employment within a company or organization
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by clients across industries like automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronicsEmployed by tech firms, automotive companies, and embedded systems manufacturers

While both roles require similar technical skills and credentials, an Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer works on a project basis, often remotely, providing specialized expertise. An Embedded Software Developer is typically a full-time employee within a company, focusing on ongoing development and maintenance of embedded systems.

Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer job openings in Monument, CO as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $148,140 per year, or $71.2 per hour.

Entry-Level Software Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO

Davidson Technologies, Inc.

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry, in part, because of its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.

Davidson is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. This position is an integral part of a fast-paced, innovative program involving system engineering and developing software for the Sentinel program. The program works cross-functionally and cross-site with innovative team members skilled in Software Engineering and Systems Engineering. The standard work schedule is 9/80. This allows for every other Friday off.

All team members should be able to:

  • Self-organize and participate in an Agile development lifecycle
  • Be able to build consensus within a cross-functional team
  • Provide design inputs and collaborate to decompose, estimate, and refine backlog requirements

Job Responsibilities:

You will work within an Agile team providing technical leadership for the integration of requirements and design for software-intensive systems. The software engineer role focuses on software design, development and unit testing to meet customer's emerging mission needs.

  • Interface with Scrum team on technical considerations for associated problems, issues or conflicts
  • Interface with chief architects to ensure technical requirements are met
  • Develop technical documentation to include activity and sequence diagrams

Job Requirements:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM related degree from an accredited college or university
  • 0-2 years of experience as software engineer
  • Experience with designing, developing and troubleshooting C++
  • Excellent organizational and facilitation skills
  • Self-starting mentality and willingness to take ownership of difficult challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with the following:

  • Operational weapon software and embedded systems
  • Real-time operating systems
  • Git/GitLab
  • SysML, UML or other modeling languages
  • Atlassian tool suite: Jira and Confluence

Clearance:

  • Currently hold an active DoD Secret clearance or higher

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