Embedded Software Engineer II

Description Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer II Location: on-Site, Melbourne, FL Employment Type: Direct Industry: Defense & Aerospace Compensation: $80k-$103k Shift: 1st Schedule: 9x80 About the Opportunity: The Embedded Software Engineer II supports the design, development, integration, verification, and maintenance of embedded software solutions for advanced embedded systems. The successful candidate will contribute to software development across bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments while collaborating closely with systems, hardware, FPGA, and verification teams throughout the product lifecycle. This role requires strong technical proficiency in embedded software development, hardware/software integration, debugging, and system-level problem solving. What You'll Do: Design, develop, integrate, test, and maintain embedded software applications and device drivers. Develop software for embedded processor platforms including AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and MicroBlaze architectures. Implement and debug low-level software interfaces including UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO, and other peripheral interfaces. Support software integration activities across hardware, FPGA, and system-level components. Perform software verification, debugging, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution in laboratory and target hardware environments. Participate in board bring-up, hardware/software integration, and system validation activities. Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and software verification procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure technical, schedule, and quality objectives are achieved. Contribute to technical documentation, software design reviews, code reviews, and process improvement initiatives. Utilize software development tools and configuration management systems to maintain high-quality software deliverables. Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Sound like a good fit? APPLY TODAY Job Requirements What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline Minimum 2 years of professional experience in embedded software development What Sets You Apart: Equivalent combination of education/training and experience is acceptable Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python with demonstrated proficiency in modern C++ development Experience developing embedded software in one or more of the following environments:Bare-Metal Systems, FreeRTOS, or Embedded Linux Experience developing, integrating, and debugging low-level device drivers and communication interfaces including UART, I2C, and SPI Familiarity with software development and collaboration tools such as GitLab, JIRA, and Confluence Working knowledge of embedded systems architecture, hardware/software integration, and software verification methodologies Experience supporting sensor-based and imaging-based embedded systems, including systems utilizing EO/IR cameras Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and communication skills. Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.