Real-time embedded software development jobs

Lead the software engineering lifecycle, including estimating, planning, requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, unit testing, hardware/software integration, and range testing.
Evaluate software requirements against customer needs, performance goals, and contractual Statements of Work.
Collaborate with software architects and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance, quality, and cost.
Coordinate cybersecurity activities within the software domain.
Monitor technical performance, costs, and schedules, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Skills

real-time embedded software development software testing object-oriented design C++

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Technical Lead

PGS Worldwide · Posted Oct 5, 2026

Open

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States
On-site
Contract · Senior
$56–$56 per hour
4+ years

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Technical Lead supporting a leading aerospace & defense company, providing technical leadership across the software engineering lifecycle.

Compensation

$55.57 per hour.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for embedded software efforts supporting defense programs
Perform hands‑on C++ embedded software design and development
Lead software engineering activities across requirements, architecture, design, implementation, unit testing, integration, and system testing
Evaluate software requirements against customer needs and contractual requirements
Coordinate technical activities with software architects and engineering leadership

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Master's degree
Nice to have: Active Secret clearance
Nice to have: RTOS and/or bare‑metal real‑time application development
Nice to have: Cybersecurity knowledge (Risk Management Framework, Authority to Operate process)

Skills

Real-time embedded software development Software testing Object‑oriented software design

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