Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Active Secret Clearance

Job overview

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer role is onsite in Camden, NJ, with a stated salary of $120,000–$175,000 per year and a minimum $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. The role is based at the Camden Waterfront Campus and supports development of mission-critical national security systems. The engineer develops low-level embedded software and works across hardware and software boundaries, from requirements and design through integration and formal testing. The work helps deliver and validate secure, reliable embedded systems through debugging, defect resolution, and technical documentation.

What you'll do

• Develop device drivers and board support packages for custom embedded systems
• diagnose and debug hardware-software issues
• develop software to test circuit boards
• participate in peer reviews and repair defects
• collaborate on hardware-software interfaces and system performance
• support all software development life-cycle phases
• investigate root causes and implement solutions
• develop test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior embedded software engineer

embedded systems

device drivers

board support packages

embedded linux

c/c++

rust

hardware bring-up

active secret clearance

camden nj

$120k-$175k/year

$10k sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Qualified candidates receive a minimum $10,000 sign-on bonus
• candidates with additional credentials may be eligible for higher bonuses.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense Secret clearance, a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree, and substantial embedded software development experience.

About the employer

Talent Search PRO is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.