Embedded Software Engineer

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

ENSCO Avionics is looking for a senior embedded software engineer to support one of our customers. You will be responsible for updating legacy software, maintaining and creating software requirements, and performing hardware-software integration.

At ENSCO Avionics, we take our tagline "Ideas to Reality" very seriously. Joining ENSCO is an opportunity to advance humankind through technological and scientific discovery. Our dedicated workforce is diverse-in background, experience, skills, and interests. ENSCO Avionics employees are encouraged to be courageous and innovative in their ideas and work collaboratively to help develop cutting-edge technology and inventions that make future dreams a reality. ENSCO Avionics offers a supportive and unique culture, positive work environment, and flexible work schedules that empower its employees to achieve their maximum potential.

If you have the skills, experience, and desire to join our talented team and contribute to the needs of today's modern aircraft, we want to talk to you about this opportunity.

Qualifications Required:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Equivalent and at least 5 years of experience
• Proficiency developing software in C and familiarity with assembly preferred
• Experience integrating bare metal software applications
• Knowledge of various processor architectures
• Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, SPI, and I2C
• Experience creating and configuring embedded Linux images
• Strong testing and debugging skills as well as familiarity with common debugging tools
• Experience developing hardware device drivers
• Experience developing to DO-178C airworthiness standards
• Experience using Cameo to model software design
• Excellent interpersonal skills including working in team environment
• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired:

• Bootloader Development (First and second stage bootloaders)
• Hardware interfaces: ARM Cortex, UART/RS-232/VME BUS, I2C, SPI, PCIe
• Platforms: PowerPC, X86
• Languages: C, C++, Bash (UNIX Shell), Verilog, VHDL
• RTOS: VXWORKS 5 and newer, POSIX API, RedHawk, Green Hills
• FPGAs & SoCs: Intel Cyclone V, Xilinx Zynq 7000, Microsemi SmartFusion2, DE10-Lite, DE1-SoC

Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain or Maintain
Employment Type: Full Time
Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

Salary Range

$90,001.60 - $154,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here .

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers- veterans, disability