Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer Spectra Defense Technologies 132 West Las Cruces Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Full-time Full-time Embedded Software Engineering Lead Job Title Embedded Software Engineering Lead Location Las Cruces, NM (On-site) Clearance Requirement Active U.S. Secret clearance preferred; U.S. citizenship required and ability to obtain a clearance Experience Level Senior (10+ years) Position Summary The Embedded Software Engineering Lead is responsible for providing both technical leadership and hands-on embedded software development for real-time systems. This role manages a growing team while actively contributing to firmware, BSP, and low-level software development. The position requires strong technical depth, leadership capability, and experience within regulated industries such as avionics, aerospace, or defense. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technical & Leadership Responsibilities Design, develop, debug, and maintain real-time embedded firmware in C. Customize Board Support Packages (BSPs), including bootloaders, device trees, peripheral drivers, and system initialization. Build and maintain Linux root filesystems and system images using Buildroot, Yocto/Poky, PetaLinux, and BitBake. Utilize Xilinx Vitis for application platform creation, BSP customization, and QSPI flashing/partitioning. Integrate and debug hardware access layers and CSR register interactions. Test and integrate MIL‑STD‑1553B implementations. Partner with hardware teams working on Xilinx UltraScale+ MPSoC, Intel Stratix 10, Cyclone 5, and NIOS II-based designs. Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering standards. Lead, mentor, and develop embedded software engineers. Drive technical excellence through mentorship and structured reviews. Plan and track software deliverables using Microsoft Project. Coordinate cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and test engineering. Maintain documentation for BSP, firmware architecture, and debugging processes. Establish engineering processes for a regulated‑industry customer base. Required Qualifications 10+ years of embedded software/firmware development experience. Industry background in avionics, aerospace, defense, or regulated embedded environments. Leadership experience in a technical or formal capacity. Experience with Microsoft Project planning/tracking. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience scaling an embedded software team. Experience building formal engineering processes. Exposure to DO‑178C or similar safety‑critical standards. Familiarity with SPI, UART, CAN, USB, and related protocols. Python scripting for automation. Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG. GCPK1691Dw