Senior Embedded Software Engineer

TSC’s Product Solutions (PS) organization is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Aurora, CO to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. This role involves designing, developing, and testing embedded software for RF sensor products and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of modular, high-performance embedded software systems.
• Architect and implement complex real-time C/C++ software solutions for embedded platforms.
• Lead system integration, prototyping, deployment, and evaluation activities across multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams, fostering technical growth and best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with program management, customers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements, establish priorities, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Oversee hardware/software integration, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Author and review technical documentation, design artifacts, and customer deliverables.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience developing embedded software.
• Demonstrated expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems development including concurrency and performance optimization.
• Extensive experience with Linux-based embedded system development and network communication.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, protocol implementation, and debugging techniques.
• Proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with build management, dependency management, and cross-compilation.
• Proficient in Git source control, CI/CD workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, or unmanned systems.
• Expertise in microservice architectures, containerization, and virtualization in embedded environments.
• Advanced knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and Linux kernel-space programming (device drivers, custom BSPs).
• Experience implementing software safety processes and conducting hazard analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E for defense and mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and data analysis.
• Experience leading automated build, test, artifact management, and deployment pipelines.
• TSC Benefits & Application
• TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee Ownership (ESOP):  As an employee-owned company, every employee contributes to, and benefits from, our success through our ESOP retirement plan. This fosters a culture of collective responsibility, transparency, and long-term commitment.
• Other Benefits:  401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, and Paid Leave.
• Applying to TSC: Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening.
• This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.