Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance) — Carlsbad, CA

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Company Overview

We are located in the Carlsbad, CA area and we are a publicly traded communications company that has proudly been in business for over 20 years! We are on a mission to provide the highest quality service possible and bridge the digital divide across the globe. We work across a variety of different industries, and we are one of the global leaders in our space that is constantly innovating and working with the latest technologies.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with an active U.S. Secret clearance to design, implement, and maintain high-assurance embedded software for mission-critical systems. The role focuses on developing robust C++ embedded applications and firmware, integrating with hardware platforms, and delivering thoroughly tested, secure software in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on coding skills, systems-level thinking, and experience working within cleared programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware using C++ for real-time, resource-constrained systems.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers and system architects to define interfaces, requirements, and system integration plans.

• Implement, debug, and optimize device drivers, board support packages, and middleware components.

• Perform code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior engineers to improve quality and efficiency.

• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests; diagnose and resolve defects using hardware-in-the-loop and lab equipment.

• Participate in build/release processes, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management for embedded software.

• Ensure software meets performance, reliability, and security requirements for classified environments.

• Prepare technical documentation, design descriptions, and compliance artifacts for program reviews and audits.

• Support sustainment activities including field issue resolution, patches, and version upgrades for deployed systems.

• Work with program security officers to follow clearance and handling procedures for classified code and data.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.

• 8+ years of professional experience in embedded software development, with a strong emphasis on C++.

• Demonstrated experience developing software for embedded and real-time systems, including familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal environments.

• Active U.S. Secret clearance required and ability to maintain eligibility; experience working on classified programs.

• Proficient with embedded toolchains, debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and version control systems.

• Strong understanding of hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, GPIO), memory-constrained design, and low-level debugging techniques.

• Experience with software design patterns, unit testing, and continuous integration for embedded projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience producing technical documentation for engineering and security reviews.

• Nice-to-have: proficiency in C and Rust, experience developing on Linux OS and networking stacks (TCP/IP), familiarity with secure coding practices, and eligibility for Top Secret/SCI or SAP access.

Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• PTO

• 401k w/ match

• Potential for RSUs

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