Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer in Orlando, FL for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer will develop C/C++ software for real-time embedded systems and support hands-on Hardware-in-the-Loop testing. This role requires strong Linux, real-time operating environment, simulation systems, and HWIL experience supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of relevant embedded software engineering experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Active Secret clearance required.

• Proficiency in C/C++, including C++11 or higher.

• Proficiency with Linux systems.

• Experience working in a real-time operating environment.

• Previous HWIL experience working with real-time embedded systems.

• Experience with simulation systems.

• Ability to work onsite full-time.

Preferred Skills

• Ada experience.

• Full software development life cycle experience.

• Experience working on cross-discipline or cross-functional teams.

• Git, GitLab, and Jira experience.

• Agile/Scrum experience.

• Experience with embedded systems, real-time software, hardware-in-the-loop testing, simulation environments, Linux development, C/C++ development, missile systems, integration testing, and defense software programs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop real-time embedded software using C/C++.

• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for embedded systems.

• Work with Linux systems and real-time operating environments.

• Support simulation systems used for embedded software development and test.

• Participate in software development, debugging, integration, and verification activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Support Agile/Scrum development processes where applicable.

• Use tools such as Git, GitLab, and Jira to support development workflows.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Onsite full-time.

• 1st shift.

• Monday–Thursday.

• 4/10A schedule.

Job ID: 21555

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.