Embedded Software/ Software Engineer - Role is Located in Odon IN
Job Description
The Embedded Software will lead the definition, design, and evolution of embedded software architectures supporting SPY-1 radar systems. In this role, you will analyze complex codebases, reverse-engineer functional and system requirements, and establish scalable, high-performance software solutions aligned with mission-critical objectives. You will act as a technical authority within the development organization, guiding language selection, architectural tradeoffs, and system integration strategies across real-time embedded platforms, while mentoring engineers and ensuring alignment with rigorous quality and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
Own and define the end-to-end embedded software architecture for advanced radar system applications, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Analyze existing software systems and reverse-engineer functional and non-functional requirements to design optimized and robust software solutions.
Evaluate and determine appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and toolchains based on system constraints, mission requirements, and long-term maintainability.
Lead the modernization and refactoring of legacy codebases, including C, C++, and other embedded languages, to improve performance, quality, and sustainability.
Drive system-level design decisions across real-time embedded environments, integrating hardware, firmware, and software components into cohesive solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, setting coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
Collaborate closely with systems engineering, test, and hardware teams to ensure tight alignment between system requirements, architecture, and implementation.
Define and guide software verification and validation strategies, including the design and use of automated test frameworks and system-level testing approaches.
Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and reports to verify software performance against system and software requirements.
Oversee and contribute to debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization in complex embedded environments, resolving issues across the stack.
Ensure compliance with configuration management, requirements traceability, and quality standards in regulated defense environments using structured engineering tools.
Support integration and deployment activities within lab and test environments, ensuring software readiness, stability, and reliability for fielded systems.
Make strategic decisions on technology stack, programming languages, design patterns, and development processes to support long-term system evolution.
Participate in full lifecycle software development, including requirement analysis, design, implementation, test planning, execution, verification, and validation.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development, integration, and test processes in alignment with DevOps and automation best practices where applicable.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of experience in embedded software development, software architecture, or systems engineering roles.
10+ years of full lifecycle software design and development experience, including requirement analysis, design, test planning, execution, verification, and validation.
7+ years of software development experience for complex embedded software systems, preferably in mission-critical domains such as radar, signal processing, or defense platforms.
Deep expertise in C and C++ programming for embedded systems, including low-level hardware/software integration and performance tuning.
Knowledge in reverse engineering, codebase analysis, and system decomposition for large and complex systems.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and real-time embedded environments.
Proven ability to define and implement embedded software architectures for complex, mission-critical systems.
Demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions on technology stack, programming languages, and system design patterns.
Experience developing detailed software test plans, test procedures, and test reports to verify software performance against system and software requirements.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar for automation and tooling.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality tools, including tools similar to MATLAB or equivalent analysis environments.
Experience working within structured engineering environments using tools such as DOORS, Windchill, Jira, or similar for requirements and configuration management.
Experience with DevOps-oriented tools and practices, including platforms such as Azure DevOps or similar.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide technical direction, mentorship, and influence across engineering teams and stakeholders.
Strong communication and technical documentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts.
Hands-on experience with embedded C, C/C++, and software testing, including test plan development.
Experience with tools and platforms such as MATLAB, Cameo, DOORS, Jira, Atlassian Bamboo, and Docker.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is a plus.
Experience building pipeline automation using tools such as Atlassian Bamboo or Azure DevOps.
Experience with source control and collaboration platforms such as Atlassian Bitbucket, GitHub, or GitLab.
Experience with artifact and package management tools such as JFrog or similar.
Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher.
Experience developing and conducting tests related to scalability and performance and addressing issues identified during testing.
Experience in radar, signal processing, or other defense-related systems is highly beneficial.
Familiarity with broader DevOps practices and toolchains to support continuous integration and delivery.
Experience working in highly regulated, safety- or mission-critical environments with strict quality and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work across multidisciplinary teams, including systems, hardware, and test engineering.
Interest in long-term system sustainment and modernization for platforms with extended operational lifetimes.
Work Environment
This role is based onsite. You will operate within a lab and test setting that supports design, build, integration, test, and sustainment activities for mission-critical radar systems. The environment leverages modern engineering and lifecycle management tools such as DOORS, Windchill, Jira, Cameo, MATLAB, Atlassian Bamboo, Azure DevOps, Docker, and related platforms to support rigorous requirements management, configuration control, and continuous integration. Work focuses on long-term, stable programs, with projected product operation through 2065 and significant growth opportunities as the organization scales to meet demand. You will be engaged in all phases of the product lifecycle-from architecture and development through integration, test, and sustainment-contributing directly to technology that supports national security.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.
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