Embedded Software Engineer (US citizenship with Security Clearance)

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to join our team in Owego, NY. This full-time, onsite role operates in a classified environment and requires an active Full Secret security clearance. The position is a 12‑month contract with potential extension, paying $50.00–$77.00 per hour on W2, with a 4/10, 1st shift schedule. U.S. citizenship with security clearance is required to start.

Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications.
• Develop and sustain legacy codebases used across multiple projects.
• Implement low level C/C++ for bare metal and RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
• Embedded & Firmware Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems (Xilinx, PolarFire).
• Produce firmware, drivers, and hardware abstraction layers for mission critical platforms.
• CI/CD & Build Automation: Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) to streamline builds, tests, and deployments.
• Use build systems such as CMake or Make; script automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Quality & Compliance: Enforce coding standards (MISRA C/C++, C++ Core Guidelines).
• Conduct peer reviews, unit testing (GoogleTest), and maintain comprehensive test suites.
• Documentation & Communication: Create clear design documents, interface specifications, and maintenance guides.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across cross functional teams.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in