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Junior Embedded Developer Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

BAE Systems

Eng Prin - SW

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$107K - $182K/yr

Mentor & Lead: Serve as a key technical mentor to junior engineers, fostering a culture of ... A security-first mindset regarding embedded vulnerabilities

EO Solutions Corp

Senior Electrical Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$105K - $137K/yr

... junior engineers. The successful candidate will lead technical development efforts from concept ... Develop complex electrical architectures supporting embedded processing, controls, instrumentation ...

EO Solutions Corp

Senior Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

Develop embedded controls software for real-time hardware interaction and system control * Design ... Mentor junior software engineers and contribute to internal software engineering best practices

Leidos

Avionics Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Experience with test systems and embedded systems * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers * Ability to work full-time at ...

Leidos

Avionics Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Experience with test systems and embedded systems * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers * Ability to work full-time at ...

Leidos

Avionics Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Experience with test systems and embedded systems * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor junior engineers * Ability to work full-time at ...

NTA, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

Familiarity with hardware integration and embedded systems is highly valued, as our projects often ... Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide constructive ...

NTA, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$120K - $159K/yr

Familiarity with hardware integration and embedded systems is highly valued, as our projects often ... Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide constructive ...

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What are some typical projects or tasks a Junior Embedded Developer might work on within their first year?

As a Junior Embedded Developer, you can expect to contribute to tasks such as writing and debugging firmware, assisting with hardware-software integration, and performing unit tests on embedded systems. You may also help maintain codebases, support the development of new features, and participate in troubleshooting sessions. Collaboration with senior developers, hardware engineers, and QA teams is common, providing opportunities to learn best practices and deepen your technical understanding of embedded systems.

What are Junior Embedded Developers?

Junior Embedded Developers are entry-level software engineers who design, develop, and maintain embedded systems—specialized computing systems that perform dedicated functions within larger mechanical or electrical systems. They typically work with hardware such as microcontrollers or microprocessors, programming them to carry out specific tasks. Their responsibilities can include writing code in languages like C or C++, debugging hardware-software interactions, and collaborating with teams to build products like IoT devices, automotive systems, or consumer electronics. Junior Embedded Developers often work under the guidance of senior engineers as they gain hands-on experience and deepen their technical skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Junior Embedded Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Embedded Developer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages like C/C++, basic electronics, and a relevant degree in computer engineering or a related field. Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded IDEs (such as Keil or MPLAB), and version control systems like Git is typically required. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication help you debug systems and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills ensure reliable software development, efficient troubleshooting, and successful integration with hardware components.
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Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

Radiance Technologies

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is searching for talented scientists and engineers with interest in custom electronics development, microelectronics, and systems security development to join our Microelectronics Technology Operation (MTO). We are looking for individuals capable of out-of-the-box thinking, with an innovative mindset and the ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary engineering teams. MTO is involved in the development and analysis of protective technology capabilities and products, advancing the state-of-the-art for the Department of War in areas ranging from secure microelectronics packaging to board-level electronics development to system-level security for weapons systems.
MTO is looking for an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer with the breadth and versatility to work across all design and development stages, from ideation to formal production acceptance testing for electronics subsystems utilizing embedded commercial processors, SoCs, GPUs, FPGAs and ASICs.
The ideal candidate will be adept at both embedded software and Hardware Description Languages (HDL) development. The ideal candidate will have experience collaborating with hardware design engineer(s) to turn up custom embedded hardware prototype designs, and maturing said prototypes into deployable solutions.
Must work well as part of small, fast-paced and mission-driven team(s). Multiple levels of seniority will be considered based on candidate qualifications.
Requirements:
  • B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field with 8+ years direct experience developing embedded systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
  • Embedded Debugging / Emulation
  • Experience developing for real-time OS, embedded Linux, and / or bare metal
  • Ability to read schematics
  • Advanced or Expert level C programmer
  • FGPA: VHDL and / or Verilog

Desirable Qualifications / Skills (some or all would be viewed positively):
  • Advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant technical field with 20+ years of relevant work experience
  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Demonstrated expertise as technical lead / architect for embedded projects - conceptualizing solutions to open-ended problems, deriving implementable requirements, and conveying design intent to a broader team.
  • Experience with system security architectures, cryptography implementation, roots of security, and / or secure boot
  • Entrepreneurial mindset - propose new ideas, processes, tools and solutions
  • Excel at verbal and written communication with customers and team members by providing reports, technical documentation, and guidance
  • Design, simulate, synthesize, and test IP for ASIC and FPGA projects
  • Authoring of software development plans
  • Proficiency and willingness to mentor junior technical personnel

Work Location:
  • In person, Huntsville, AL
  • Occasional travel as needed

Security Clearance:
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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