Highlights
You’ll work hands-on across the full software lifecycle—design, coding, integration, testing, and debugging—on real-time embedded platforms in a fast-paced engineering environment. System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Huntsville, AL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $116.79–$140 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Website | https://systemone.com |
Description
Location: Huntsville, AL (On-site)
Type: Contract-to-hire
Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain
Pay: $116–$126/hr (W2)
About the role
We’re hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to build and support mission-critical embedded software/firmware for advanced defense/aerospace systems. You’ll work hands-on across the full software lifecycle—design, coding, integration, testing, and debugging—on real-time embedded platforms in a fast-paced engineering environment.
What you’ll do
- Design and develop embedded software (primarily C/C++) for real-time systems
- Integrate software modules across subsystems and distributed networks
- Troubleshoot/debug complex issues using embedded lab tools (JTAG, scopes, etc.)
- Work within modern engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, test automation)
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and communicate directly with stakeholders
- Mentor/guide other engineers and help improve development workflows and tools
Must-haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (CS/CE/EE/SE/Math, etc.)
- 12+ years relevant experience (or 10+ with Master’s)
- Expert in C/C++ for embedded systems
- Real-time OS experience (ex: VxWorks, Integrity, FreeRTOS)
- Experience with embedded processors/microcontrollers (ex: ARM Cortex, RISC?V)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently + collaboratively
- Based in North Alabama or willing to relocate to Huntsville area
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain
Nice-to-haves
- Aerospace/defense or other safety/mission-critical embedded experience
- High-speed guided weapons, flight controls, or deterministic high-performance systems
- Containers (Docker/Kubernetes) and/or Model-Based Systems Engineering exposure
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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About Company
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.