Embedded software engineer - systems

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity

The Embedded Software Engineer-Unmanned Systems, will support the Joint Acquisitions Task Force (JATF) in the design, development, and integration of software systems for next-generation unmanned and autonomous platforms, including UAVs, UGVs, UWVs, and tactical technologies. This role is suited for a motivated and technically skilled engineer with experience building software solutions that interact with embedded systems, robotics frameworks, and networked communications in support of Department of Defense operational environments. The engineer will collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system integration and participate in prototyping, testing, and iterative development cycles that are common in rapid technology deployment pipelines. The engineer must be self-directed, adaptable to fast-paced development schedules, and capable of balancing hands-on engineering with high-quality code development and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy software for embedded and autonomous systems used in UAVs, UGVs, UWVs, and tactical developmental platforms.
• Write and maintain modular, testable, and well-documented code
• Develop and integrate software with hardware subsystems including microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, GPS, IMUs, and radios.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure end-to-end system integration across hardware and software boundaries.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts by iterating software builds to accommodate changing requirements, test results, and mission demands.
• Participate in the planning and execution of developmental operations programs, contributing to build-test-refine cycles and field validation.
• Contribute to mission-relevant software components for real-time data processing, navigation, autonomy, communications, and diagnostics.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, interface control documents, user guides, and integration instructions.
• Interface directly with special operations forces and DoD users to understand operational requirements, support field exercises, and incorporate operator feedback into system enhancements.
• Ensure code reliability and system stability through use of CI/CD pipelines, source control (e.g., Git), automated testing, and software quality assurance practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and DoD-relevant software trends to inform system evolution and capability development.
• Represent the software discipline in multi-functional engineering reviews and provide insight into system performance, risk, and scalability.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The position may involve mentorship of junior engineers and participation in peer code reviews, design sessions, and technical onboarding activities for new team members.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field required.

Required Skills, Experience & Abilities

• Minimum of 2 years of software engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, robotics, or autonomy-focused development efforts.
• Possession of a verifiable portfolio showcasing prior software development work in defense, aerospace, robotics, or autonomous systems is strongly preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a mix of lab, field, and office environments.
• Occasional travel to test ranges, customer sites, or manufacturing facilities may be required (up to 15%).

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. NTS will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws for employment.

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