Embedded Software Engineer II

SEAKR Engineering

$90K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in embedded systems development
  • Solid understanding of OS concepts like task scheduling and memory management
  • Proficient in Python, C, and/or C++ with object-oriented principles
  • Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP and MAC addresses)
  • Ability to solve assigned tasks independently
  • Experience in adapting to new protocols or standards through documentation

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded software using C/C++
  • Implement state machines and manage asynchronous events
  • Work with OS concepts including resource sharing and synchronization
  • Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Generous 401(k) retirement plan
  • Eligibility for year-end bonus
  • Variety of paid leave options including vacation and sick leave
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly engaged junior to mid-level Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. This role offers a fast-paced environment where you will work with senior personnel to develop advanced skills and contribute to critical projects. We are looking for individuals with strong technical fundamentals in low-level systems programming who are eager to learn our product deeply and assist in system integration. This position requires working primarily onsite with some hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop embedded software using C/C++ within constrained environments.
  • Implement state machines and handle asynchronous events (e.g., interrupts, signals).
  • Work with operating system concepts including process scheduling, resource sharing, and synchronization.
  • Integrate networking capabilities into embedded devices (basic IP/MAC layer knowledge required).


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience: 1-3 years of professional experience in embedded systems development
  • Core OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of fundamental OS concepts (kernel vs. user space, task scheduling, memory management, and synchronization primitives).
  • Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, C and/or C++, including object-oriented principles.
  • Networking Basics: Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, MAC addresses, packet inspection tools).
  • Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently within assigned tasks.
  • Documentation: Proven track record of learning from specification documents and adapting to new protocols or standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with containerized Linux user space applications.
  • Exposure to Yocto or kernel driver development (not mandatory, but beneficial).
  • Experience with space networking technologies and standards.
  • DoD Secret clearance.


Additional Information

Compensation: Base salary range is $90,000-115,000/ year, depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical, dental and vision insurance plans, along with a generous 401(k) retirement plan. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave, such as vacation, sick, bereavement, and FMLA.

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 9/3/26.

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