Embedded Software Engineer

TSC's Product Solutions (PS) division is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer II to join our employee-owned team, focusing on the development of our next-generation technology solutions for radar, electronic warfare (EW), and unmanned systems. We are hiring in Aurora, CO; Arlington, VA; Huntsville, AL; Bridgewater, NJ or for remote work.

As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, TSC offers a unique opportunity for every team member to contribute directly to and share in our collective success. Come join the team!

Responsibilities

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute across the full product lifecycle, including architectural design, high-performance implementation, and system integration.

• Architecture & Design: Actively contribute to architectural decisions and execute the technical design and implementation of modular, high-performance embedded software to support a product line with varying features and maturity levels.
• High-Performance Development: Develop, integrate, and optimize real-time C/C++ software for core embedded functions, including signal processing, data management, secure inter-process communication, and intelligent mission planning.
• System Integration & Test: Serve as a technical resource across all phases of development, including upfront analysis, prototyping, end-item deployment, and formal system evaluation.
• Hands-on Debugging: Perform hands-on hardware testing in the lab, leveraging hardware test equipment and advanced software debugging tools.
• Data Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis of measured data from simulation, laboratory, and field testing, often leveraging scripting tools like Python, to validate actual performance against expected results and truth data.
• Release Management: Implement and execute software tests to support iterative software releases and customer deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience developing high-performance embedded software.
• C/C++ Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in developing for embedded systems, including deep knowledge of concurrency (threads, IPC), memory management, and low-level performance optimization.
• Embedded Linux Proficiency: Expertise in Linux-based embedded system development, including kernel interactions and network communication (inter-process and inter-host).
• IP Networking: Solid, practical understanding of IP networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, sockets, routing, firewalls) and experience implementing/debugging network protocols in embedded environments.
• Debugging & Testing: Expert in debugging complex embedded applications using tools like GDB, Valgrind, and hardware debugging probes. Experience creating and maintaining robust unit, integration, and system tests.
• Build & Dependency Management: Proficient in using CMake for build management and Conan (or similar) for dependency management. Familiarity with cross-compilation and toolchain setup for embedded targets.
• Version Control: Expertise in Git source control, including advanced workflows (rebase, submodules, CI integration).
• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

These skills will help you hit the ground running in our specialized domain. This is also a roadmap to some of the skills you can gain through this position.

• Experience with autopilot, PNT/guidance, radar, SIGINT, and/or electronic warfare (EW) product development.
• Experience designing and maintaining Microservice (µService) architectures in embedded software solutions.
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) or virtualization in embedded development/test environments.
• Understanding of real-time systems or RTOS integration alongside Linux.
• Familiarity with RF signal chains (mixing, filtering, up/down conversion).
• Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for automation, testing, and tool development.
• Experience with Linux kernel-space programming, including device drivers or custom BSPs.
• Familiarity with automated builds, test execution, artifact management, and deployment pipelines for embedded targets.

TSC Benefits & Application

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): As an employee-owned company, every employee contributes to, and benefits from, our success through our ESOP retirement plan. This fosters a culture of collective responsibility, transparency, and long-term commitment.
• Other Benefits: 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave.

Applying to TSC: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.