Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

TSC's Product Solutions (PS) organization is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Aurora, CO to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software for RF sensor products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of modular, high-performance embedded software systems.
• Architect and implement complex real-time C/C++ software solutions for embedded platforms.
• Lead system integration, prototyping, deployment, and evaluation activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical growth and best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with program management, customers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, establish priorities, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Oversee hardware/software integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Author and review technical documentation, design artifacts, and customer deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience developing embedded software.

Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems development including concurrency and performance optimization.

• Extensive experience with Linux-based embedded system development and network communication.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, protocol implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with build management, dependency management, and cross-compilation.
• Proficient in Git source control, CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, or unmanned systems.
• Expertise in microservice architectures, containerization, and virtualization in embedded environments.
• Advanced knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel-space programming (device drivers, custom BSPs).
• Experience implementing software safety processes and conducting hazard analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E for defense and mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and data analysis.
• Experience leading automated build, test, artifact management, and deployment pipelines.

Tsc Benefits & Application

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• 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.
• Other Benefits: 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave.

Applying to TSC: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.