PostJobFreePosted Jun 2, 2026First seen Jun 2, 2026
Hiring: Embedded Software Engineer Munition Systems (defense & space)
Location: San Francisco, CA / Los Angeles, CA / or Washington, DC
Salary: $200,000+/yr
Schedule: Full-time On-Site
Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support firmware development for embedded hardware systems within a defense environment. This role supports firmware architecture, hardware integration, testing, validation, and product qualification activities.
Key Responsibilities
Develop firmware, device drivers, and communication protocols
Design and maintain embedded state machines
Support hardware bring-up and system integration efforts
Develop simulation and testing environments
Participate in environmental qualification activities
Implement firmware safety and reliability requirements
Collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of embedded firmware development experience
Experience with ARM Cortex-M platforms
Strong C, C++, or Rust programming experience
Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, USB, DMA, and low-level hardware interfaces
Strong testing and debugging experience