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Embedded Software Engineer (Missiles & UAS)

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IS4S

Fort Walton Beach, FL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer (Missiles & UAS) Position Overview IS4S is seeking a motivated and disciplined Embedded Software Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience to support the development of flight software and mission logic for advanced defense platforms. This role focuses on the implementation, debugging, and testing of real-time software in C and C++ for missile systems and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundational knowledge of embedded systems and a "hands-on" approach to integrating software with complex aerospace hardware.
Key Responsibilities Software Implementation:
Develop and maintain modular code in C and C++ for embedded processors and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), ensuring adherence to project-specific coding standards.
Debugging & Troubleshooting:
Conduct board-level debugging and software troubleshooting using JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to identify and resolve timing or peripheral interface issues.
Hardware Integration:
Support hardware-software integration and "bring-up" activities for new circuit card assemblies and flight controllers.
Verification & Testing:
Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulations to verify software performance against mission requirements.
Technical Documentation:
Contribute to the generation of technical artifacts, including software design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), and test reports.
Peer Participation:
Actively participate in peer code reviews and formal technical reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR) to ensure software quality and design consistency.
GNC Support:
Assist in the implementation of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms on embedded targets, focusing on optimization and execution efficiency.
Technical Qualifications Education:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience:
3+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry.
Programming Skills:
Proficiency in C and C++ with an understanding of object-oriented design and memory management in resource-constrained environments.
Embedded Fundamentals:
Familiarity with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/R/A), interrupt handling, and common communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN).
Development Tools:
Experience with version control systems (Git), IDEs (e.g., VS Code, Eclipse), and cross-compilation toolchains.
RTOS Knowledge:
Exposure to real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or similar deterministic environments.
Security:
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance