Sr. Embedded Software Engineer Contract (C/C++, Linux)

Job Description

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop embedded software that controls system behavior in advanced imaging and security platforms
• Build software that interfaces directly with hardware, controllers, and electromechanical subsystems
• Develop and optimize real-time, multi-threaded applications in Linux environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve software/hardware integration issues across lab, manufacturing, and field settings
• Partner with electrical, mechanical, systems, and test engineers to define interfaces and validate system performance
• Contribute to software architecture, requirements, testing strategies, and technical documentation
• Support system integration, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis
• Drive improvements in software quality, reliability, and development practices

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in embedded or systems-level software development
• Strong expertise in C/C++ development within Linux environments
• Experience working with software that interfaces directly with hardware or control systems
• Solid understanding of real-time systems, multi-threading, and low-level software design
• Proven ability to debug complex software-hardware integration challenges
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines

Nice to Have:

• Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as GDB, Valgrind, or Cppcheck
• Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, Perl)
• Knowledge of device drivers, communication protocols, or hardware interfaces
• Exposure to control systems, sensors, motors, or industrial equipment
• Experience in regulated or high-reliability environments (medical, aerospace, security, etc.)
• Background in imaging systems or aviation/security technologies

Why Analogic

• Work on mission-critical systems deployed globally
• Be part of a collaborative R&D environment with deep technical expertise
• Influence products from concept through deployment
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities
• Analogic Temp: Temporary employees are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) plan; however, they are not eligible for health benefits, paid time off, or holiday pay.

Join Us

If you’re passionate about building software that directly controls real-world systems—and want to see your work deployed in high-impact environments—we’d love to hear from you.