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Embedded Software Engineer

$70 - $80 per hour

INSPYR Solutions

Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Redmond WA (onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract additionalextensions & conversion to FTE possible
Compensation: $70/hr - $80/hr
Work Requirements: US Citizen or Green Card Holders


Position Summary

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Contractor with experience developing and supporting embedded software systems over-the-air (OTA) update frameworks and automated test environments. This role will focus on building and enhancing software update agents supporting software deployment across satellite systems developing automated testing solutions and troubleshooting issues throughout the software lifecycle. The ideal candidate has strong C and Rust development experience enjoys solving complex technical problems and is comfortable working across hardware and software domains in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design develop and maintain embedded software components using C and Rust.
  • Build and enhance OTA software update agents and deployment capabilities across satellite systems.
  • Develop and maintain automated testing solutions to improve software quality and deployment reliability.
  • Support software integration and deployment activities across multiple embedded hardware and software components.
  • Monitor troubleshoot and resolve software issues identified during development testing and production operations.
  • Perform root cause analysis of software failures and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with software systems test and infrastructure teams to drive issues through resolution.
  • Participate in ticket management workflows including issue tracking documentation and status reporting.
  • Provide operational support and participate in on-call activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience developing embedded software systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C and/or Rust for production software development.
  • Experience developing software for embedded devices or hardware-integrated systems.
  • Experience with OTA software updates device management frameworks or software lifecycle management in embedded environments.
  • Experience developing automated test solutions and supporting software validation activities.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex technical issues and performing root cause analysis.
  • Experience working across cross-functional engineering teams to resolve system-level issues.
  • Strong communication documentation and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting satellite aerospace IoT or other distributed embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with software deployment pipelines and release management processes.
  • Experience supporting production environments and participating in on-call rotations.
  • Strong understanding of embedded system architecture software integration and reliability engineering.

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services project and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at .

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INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics or any other protected status. INSPYR Solutions complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact for assistance.

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