Embedded Software Engineer

Tcom, L.P.•Columbia, MD

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Embedded Software Engineer needed to design and develop software for tethered aerostat systems. This role focuses on building robust, maintainable embedded software that integrates closely with hardware and supports real-time telemetry, control systems, and mission operations. The engineer will contribute to software development across the stack, from low-level hardware interfaces to higher-level application logic, ensuring systems perform reliably in the field. Collaboration with electrical, systems, and software engineers is key to delivering high-quality embedded solutions and improving system reliability and maintainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Typically, 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
C/C++ for embedded systems
Linux OS
Hardware and data interfaces (E.g., SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ModBus, RS-232/422/485, Ethernet)
Working with sensors, radios, or communication systems
Experience with high-reliability or mission-critical systems

Responsibilities

Design and implement embedded software for near-real-time systems
Develop and maintain drivers, interfaces, and control logic for sensors and onboard systems
Contribute to system architecture and technical design for embedded features
Write efficient, reliable, and maintainable code in moderately resource-constrained environments
Debug and troubleshoot issues across hardware and software boundaries
Participate in integration, testing, and validation of embedded systems
Identify and address performance, reliability, and maintainability challenges
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers