Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
INTUITIVE® is a nationally recognized Best Place to Work that provides solutions from design through production to sustainment by delivering targeted results. Our approach couples the latest technology with engineering expertise and analytical proficiency while remaining true to genuine customer relationships and a culture that fosters growth and opportunity. Our diverse portfolio of capabilities and extensive customer base allows our employees countless opportunities to pursue their passions and support our nation’s Warfighters. Join our team that encourages creativity, welcomes initiative, and seeks excellence. Start Building Your Future today! We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our multi‑disciplinary engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to ongoing programs within the Design & Engineering division and participate across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements interpretation, architecture design, implementation, integration, testing, and system troubleshooting. This position involves a broad range of embedded software tasks such as microcontroller programming, interfacing with data acquisition (DAQ) systems, implementing communication protocols, and developing firmware as well as integrating embedded systems with external services or host applications. The role requires strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and clearly convey technical concepts to stakeholders.
Requirements
- ABET accredited BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5 years of relevant technical experience
- Strong foundational knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and low-level software development
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python with the ability to work with additional languages as needed
- Experience with communication protocols (e.g., UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Modbus, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP)
- Familiarity with reading schematics and understanding digital/analog circuitry
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with hardware description languages (e.g, Verilog, VHDL)
- Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop or system‑integration test environments
- Experience with Git/GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines and SAST/DAST security tooling
- Experience working with APIs (e.g., REST, SOAP, gRPC, WebSocket)
- Knowledge of working in containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Responsibilities
- Contribute to ongoing programs within the Design & Engineering division.
- Participate across the full software development lifecycle, including requirements interpretation, architecture design, implementation, integration, testing, and system troubleshooting.
- Perform embedded software tasks such as microcontroller programming, interfacing with data acquisition (DAQ) systems, implementing communication protocols, and developing firmware.
- Integrate embedded systems with external services or host applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
- Convey technical concepts to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
