Sr. Embedded Software Engineer C/C++
Huntsville, AL
Experience: 12
Education: BA
Category: Engineering
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 116.79 - 140.00 Per Hour
Job ID: 379411
Date Posted: 09/01/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/Vd66YH
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.
#M-1
Ref: #851-Rockville-S1
-
Jr. Software Engineer C/C++
Huntsville, AL
LOCATION: Huntsville, AL (100% onsite) TYPE: Contract-to-hire | 40 hrs/week COMPENSATION: $62-67/hr (W2) CLEARANCE: Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) OVERVIEW System One is hiring a Software Engineer with strong C/C++ experience to support...
Date Posted: 09/01/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Software Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Senior Software Engineer (Onsite) — Huntsville, AL Type: Contract-to-hire Work schedule: 40 hours/week Security clearance: Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain Pay rate: $117-125/HR Overview We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer to lead and b...
Date Posted: 08/31/2026 Recommended
-
Jr. Software Test Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Job Title: Jr. Software Test Engineer (Contract-to-Hire) Location: Huntsville, AL (On-site) Security Clearance: Active Secret preferred OR ability to obtain Pay Rate: $62-68/hr (W2) About the role Join a team supporting defense/tactical systems where y...
Date Posted: 09/01/2026 Recommended
-
Full Stack C/C++ Developer - Aerospace & Defense Systems
Huntsville, AL
Job Title: Full Stack C/C++ Developer – Aerospace & Defense Systems Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite) Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay (W2): $77-82/HR Clearance: Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) Overview Join a team building and supporting miss...
Date Posted: 08/31/2026 Recommended
-
Mid Software Test Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Mid Software Test Engineer (Automated Testing) Location: Huntsville, AL (On-site) Type: Contract (Contract-to-hire) Pay: $77–$85/hr (W2) Clearance: Active Secret preferred; must be able to obtain/maintain What you’ll do Build and maintain automated tes...
Date Posted: 09/01/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Software Test Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Type: Contract-to-hire Pay: $117–$125/hr (W2) Location: Huntsville, AL Clearance: Active Secret preferred, or ability to obtain Summary We’re hiring a Senior Software Test Engineer to help build and run automated test solutions for mission-critical sof...
Date Posted: 09/01/2026 Recommended
-
Engineer - Manufacturing III
Huntsville, AL
Manufacturing Engineer III Location: Huntsville, Alabama A-Shift (5:00AM to 3:30PM) Monday to Friday Compensation: starting at $72 per hour Contract / On-site Position Overview As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will translate engineering intent, drawing...
Date Posted: 07/28/2026 Recommended
-
I&C Engineer
Houston, TX
Job Title: I&C Engineer Location: Houston Type: Contract Compensation: $58.00 (DOE) Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: System One is seeking an I&C Engineer to work in Houston, TX. The Control Engineer is to...
Date Posted: 06/03/2026 Recommended
-
I&C Engineer III
Perry, OH
Job Title: I&C Engineer Location: Perry, OH United States Type: Contract Hire Compensation: $50/hr plus or minus depending on experience Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear restrict...
Date Posted: 07/08/2026 Recommended
-
Sr Electrical Engineer (Secret Clearance)
Chantilly, Virginia
Job Title: Sr Electrical Engineer (Secret Clearance) Location: Chantilly, VA Type: Direct Hire Work Model: Onsite Security Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance Compensation: $110,000 to $170,000 annually, commensurate with experien...
Date Posted: 08/06/2026 Recommended
-
Subcontract Administrator II
Huntsville, AL
Subcontract Administrator II Location: Huntsville, AL Schedule: Monday to Friday Compensation: starts at $59 and up to $67 per hour Contractor position: 6-month contract with possibility of extension Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply ...
Date Posted: 08/18/2026 Recommended
-
Subcontract Administrator III
Huntsville, AL
Subcontract Administrator III Location: Huntsville, AL (on-site) Schedule: Monday to Friday Compensation: starts at $67 and up to $83 per hour Contractor position: 6-month contract with possibility of extension Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree...
Date Posted: 08/18/2026 Recommended
-
Sr. Controls Engineer
Morgantown, West Virginia
Job Title: Sr. Controls Engineer Location: Morgantown, WV Type: Direct Hire Compensation: Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Responsibilities Develop the control architecture to ensure the facility is collecting the data and in...
Date Posted: 07/02/2026 Recommended
-
Nuclear Engineer V, I&C
Oak Harbor, OH 43449, Ohio
Job Title: Nuclear Engineer V – Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: Up to $115/hour DOE Work Model: Onsite Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Position Overview System One is seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineer V – Instrum...
Date Posted: 07/27/2026 Recommended
-
Mechanical Engineer (mid-level)
Hookstown, PA
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer (mid-level) Location: Hookstown, PA Type: Contract Compensation: $52.00 - DOE Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40 hours/week Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due to Nuclear restrictions Overview Syste...
Date Posted: 07/24/2026 Recommended
-
Principal Civil / Structural Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Job Title: Principal Civil / Structural Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC 28208 Type: Direct hire Compensation: $165,000 - $210,000/yr. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Work Model: On-Site Hours: 40 hours/weekly minimum Security Clearance: N...
Date Posted: 07/13/2026 Recommended
-
Instrumentation Engineer III
Shippingport, PA
Job Title: Instrumentation Engineer Location: Shippingport, PA United States Type: Contract Hire Compensation: $50/hr plus or minus depending on experience Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance: Must be a US Citizen due ...
Date Posted: 07/16/2026 Recommended
-
Process Design Engineer - Vapor
Tulsa, OK
Job Title: Process Design Engineer Location: Tulsa, OK Work Model: Onsite Hours: Onsite 5 days M-F 8am-5pm Responsibilities Size and specify equipment such as pumps, blowers, compressors, pressure relief valves, and heat exchangers Develop P&ID’s, data...
Date Posted: 08/07/2026 Recommended
-
Manufacturing Automation/ Commissioning Engineer
York, PA
Job Title: Manufacturing Automation / Commissioning Engineer Location: York, PA Type: Direct Hire Contractor Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities Bridge the transition of robotic systems from power-up to operational readiness, ensuring systems meet perf...
Date Posted: 08/24/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Omaha, NE
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Omaha, NE 68114 Type: 6-month contract, possible conversion to permanent Compensation: $67.00 - $86.00/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Work Model: Onsite Hours: 40 hours per week, standar...
Date Posted: 08/24/2026 Recommended
-
Pipe Stress Engineer
Naperville, IL
Job Title: Pipe Stress Engineer Location: Remote Type: Contract Overview System One has an exciting opportunity for Pipe Stress Engineer to support commercial nuclear projects. Responsibilities Perform stress analyses for client projects involving modi...
Date Posted: 06/17/2026 Recommended
-
Field Application Engineer
Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Field Application Engineer Location: Leetsdale, PA Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $67,000.00 Work Model: Onsite – onsite Responsibilities Install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment or systems in line with technical specifications and safet...
Date Posted: 08/25/2026 Recommended
-
Chief Engineer
New Kensington , Pennsylvania
Job Title: Chief Engineer Location: New Kensington, PA Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $175,000.00 Work Model: Onsite – onsite Responsibilities Direct all construction engineering functions for large-scale highway infrastructure projects, encompassing ...
Date Posted: 07/30/2026 Recommended
-
Design Manager
Charlotte, North Carolina
Job Title: Design Manager Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $120,000.00 - $153,000.00 Work Model: Onsite Overview The IS Design Manager is responsible for the design production throughout the life cycle of a project fr...
Date Posted: 07/21/2026 Recommended
-
Electrical Designer
Kansas City, MO
Job Title: Electrical Designer Location: Kansas City, MO Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Responsibilities Assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report prepara...
Date Posted: 06/10/2026 Recommended
-
Design Manager
Tempe, AZ
Job Title: Design Manager Location: Tempe, AZ Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $120,000.00 - $153,000.00 Work Model: Onsite Overview The IS Design Manager is responsible for the design production throughout the life cycle of a project from development h...
Date Posted: 07/21/2026 Recommended
-
Design Manager
Coppell, TX
Job Title: Design Manager Location: Coppell, TX Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $120,000.00 - $153,000.00 Work Model: Onsite Overview The IS Design Manager is responsible for the design production throughout the life cycle of a project from development...
Date Posted: 07/21/2026 Recommended
-
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Leetsdale, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Location: Leetsdale, PA Type: Direct Hire Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Responsibilities Supports resolution of technical manufacturing issues, including those spanning cross-functional business processes...
Date Posted: 08/26/2026 Recommended
-
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Salt lake city, Utah
Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $67.30 - $79.32 per hour Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Responsibilities Lead the mechanical design and technical execution of...
Date Posted: 07/08/2026 Recommended
-
Design Manager
Glenolden, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Design Manager Location: Glenolden, Pennsylvania Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $120,000.00 - $153,000.00 Work Model: Onsite Overview The IS Design Manager is responsible for the design production throughout the life cycle of a project from...
Date Posted: 07/21/2026 Recommended