Embedded Software Engineer

TSC • Huntsville, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Huntsville, AL office. 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!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing high-performance embedded software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing for embedded systems, including deep knowledge of concurrency (threads, IPC), memory management, and low-level performance optimization.
• Expertise in Linux-based embedded system development, including kernel interactions and network communication (inter-process and inter-host).
• Solid, practical understanding of IP networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, sockets, routing, firewalls) and experience implementing/debugging network protocols in embedded environments.
• 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.
• Proficient in using CMake for build management and Conan (or similar) for dependency management. Familiarity with cross-compilation and toolchain setup for embedded targets.
• Expertise in Git source control, including advanced workflows (rebase, submodules, CI integration).
• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Serve as a technical resource across all phases of development, including upfront analysis, prototyping, end-item deployment, and formal system evaluation.
• Perform hands-on hardware testing in the lab, leveraging hardware test equipment and advanced software debugging tools.
• 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.
• Implement and execute software tests to support iterative software releases and customer deliverables.

Benefits

• 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.
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Co-Sponsored Health Plan
• Paid Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees