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Embedded Software Developer

Penta ResearchHuntsville, ALPosted Mar 7, 2025 · open 598 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Open since Mar 7, 2025. Postings open this long are often standing requisitions.

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No travel
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Huntsville, AL

Full Time

Security Clearance:Active Secret Clearance required.

Job Description & Position Responsibilities:

Penta Research is seeking candidates to work full-time onsite on the flight software development team.

The candidate will:

  • Work closely with development team members to develop embedded C++ flight software
  • Develop C++ embedded code in VxWorks RTOS in a DevSecOps environment
  • Create and follow UML architectural design documentation
  • Support and present code reviews

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or related field
  • 5+ years related experience
  • Development experience with embedded C\C++
  • Experience developing within a Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
  • Knowledge of and experience in UML design
  • Experience developing in a DevSecOps environment
  • Knowledge of Gitlab, Visual Studio or VSCode
  • Experience with Linux
  • Knowledge of standard software development and configuration management practices

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Experience developing in VxWorks
  • Experience developing flight software

Travel Requirement:

  • Position location: Huntsville, AL. No travel is required for this position.

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Next Generation Interceptor, embedded, C++, VxWorks, Computer Science

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Mar 7, 2025
Required Skills
C++Embedded CVxWorks RTOSReal Time Operating SystemUMLDevSecOpsGitLabVisual StudioVS CodeLinuxConfiguration ManagementSoftware Development
Preferred Skills
VxWorksFlight Software

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