Odyssey Systems

Senior Software Engineer

Odyssey Systems$100K — $130K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • Active Secret security clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, especially in real-time or embedded systems
  • Strong skills in C and C++ for low-level development
  • Experience with real-time operating systems and hardware/software interface
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of real-time and embedded software components
  • Architect and optimize software for timing, performance, and reliability
  • Conduct debugging and root-cause analysis on embedded systems
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless system integration
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and verification artifacts
  • Participate in and lead technical reviews to enhance design
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical, advanced military systems
  • Collaboration with a diverse team of engineers and analysts
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in RF and signal processing
  • Support for professional growth and technical leadership
  • Commitment to employee wellbeing and community engagement through OdysseyCares programs
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support advanced situational awareness and multi-domain operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of RF and signal processing systems that enable next-generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operators to design and deliver systems that integrate data from diverse sensors, communications, and radar systems to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience contributing to mission-critical DoD programs in multi-domain environments.

This is a full time position located at MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Lead the design and development of real-time and embedded software components for mission-critical systems.
  • Architect, implement, and optimize software to meet deterministic timing, performance, and reliability requirements.
  • Conduct advanced debugging, profiling, and root-cause analysis on embedded targets and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across the full system lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, interface definitions, and verification artifacts.
  • Participate in and lead technical reviews, providing guidance on best practices and design improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, safety requirements, and certification processes.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical leadership and code review oversight.
  • Support system bring-up, hardware/software integration, and fielded system troubleshooting.
  • Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tooling, and system performance.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including specifications, test reports, and design artifacts.


***Contingent upon contract award***

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Experience: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant work in real-time or embedded systems

  • Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded or low-level development
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, FreeRTOS)
  • Deep understanding of real-time constraints, scheduling, concurrency, and deterministic system behavior
  • Experience with hardware/software interfaces, device drivers, or board-level bring-up
  • Proficiency with debugging tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or embedded trace tools
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to lead technical efforts and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

Education:Master's degree in a related engineering discipline

Experience:

Technical Skills
  • Experience with safety-critical or regulated environments (DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MIL-STD)
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, communication buses, or distributed real-time systems
  • Experience with modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink), static analysis, or formal methods
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for embedded systems

Additional Information

Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA

Travel: As needed

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***Contingent upon contract award***

About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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