Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

Job overview

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++) role is onsite in Huntsville, AL. Pay is $116–$126 per hour. The engineer supports mission-critical embedded software and firmware for advanced defense and aerospace systems. The role contributes across the software lifecycle, from design and coding through integration, testing, and debugging. It supports real-time embedded platforms and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver and maintain mission-critical systems.

What you'll do

• Design and develop embedded software in C/C++
• integrate software modules across subsystems and distributed networks
• troubleshoot and debug with embedded lab tools
• work with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, and test automation practices
• collaborate with stakeholders
• mentor engineers and improve development workflows and tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior embedded software engineer

c/c++

embedded software

firmware

real-time systems

defense

aerospace

huntsville al

$116–$126/hr

secret clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may have access to medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and a 401(k) plan.

Why this role

The posting requires an active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one and describes a contract-to-hire arrangement.

About the employer

System One is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.