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Sr Embedded Software Developer

Denver, CO💼 Full-time💰 $181,626–$181,626🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for secure communications (COMSEC) systems, ensuring hardware/software integration and platform integrity.

Role type

Senior IC embedded software developer (security focus)

Builds

Secure communications systems and embedded platforms for aerospace applications

Domain

Aerospace / Secure Communications / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

C/C++ for embedded systems, Real-time operating systems (RTOS), Hardware/software interface protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe), FPGA interface integration, Low-level driver development, Debugging with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers/JTAG, Zero Trust Architecture principles, Secure Boot and measured boot implementation

Preferred skills

COMSEC and cryptographic systems experience, Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, RMF), HAIPE or similar secure equipment knowledge, FIPS 140-2/140-3 compliance, Least privilege and micro-segmentation, Identity-aware access controls, Hardware-based Root of Trust (TPM, HSM, PUF), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Technologies

C, C++, RTOS, SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, FPGA, JTAG, TPM, HSM, PUF, PKI

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software for COMSEC systems; Collaborate with Electrical Circuit and FPGA Designers; Drive software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment; Develop low-level drivers and firmware; Support hardware bring-up and debugging; Execute software verification and validation plans; Implement secure communications and cryptographic capabilities; Design device authentication mechanisms; Support Zero Trust security principles integration

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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