Software Engineer I

About

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer I to support software integration and testing of real-time, embedded systems. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer with a strong technical foundation and interest in working across software, hardware, and systems in a collaborative engineering environment.

This position focuses on integrating software onto Linux-based systems, supporting testing and verification, and troubleshooting complex embedded applications.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of software and hardware components within real-time embedded systems
• Perform software verification testing (automated and manual) based on requirements
• Develop, debug, and execute test cases and scripts
• Integrate software onto Linux/Unix operating systems
• Build and maintain software and hardware integration test environments
• Troubleshoot system-level issues across software, networking, and hardware
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams including Mechanical, Electrical, and Systems
• Ensure solutions align with engineering standards, requirements, and quality expectations
• Support cybersecurity hardening, scans, and system compliance efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Experience with real-time embedded software development or testing
• Experience integrating software on Linux systems (Red Hat preferred)
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, or Bash
• Experience with version control and issue tracking tools (Git, Jira, GitLab)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (VLANs, switches, protocols)
• Experience testing and troubleshooting communication protocols (CAN, Serial, Ethernet)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with requirements traceability and verification processes
• Familiarity with UML modeling tools and system design practices
• Experience with tools such as DOORS, TestStand, VeriStand, or LabView
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools (Nessus, Coverity) and system hardening (STIGs)
• Familiarity with virtualization and virtual machines
• Exposure to defense or vehicle-based systems

Additional Information

• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k

Pay Range

$37.00 - $42.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)