Embedded Software Engineer 3

DP Professionals
Rolling Meadows, ILFull-timePosted Aug 26, 2026

About the role

Embedded Software Engineer 3 | C++ | VxWorks | Secret Clearance

On-Site | Rolling Meadows, IL

Full-Time Contract | 9/80 Schedule

US Citizenship Required

Active Secret Clearance Required

The Role

We’re looking for an Embedded Software Engineer 3 to support an RF Software team working on advanced defense systems.

This is a hands-on embedded software role focused on developing, testing, debugging, and integrating software directly onto target hardware.

What You’ll Do

Develop embedded software in C++11

Work with object-oriented programming

Test, debug, and integrate software on target hardware

Develop software for real-time operating systems

Support software through the full development lifecycle

Work closely with systems, hardware, and other engineering teams

Apply software development standards, processes, and tools

Contribute to defense and aerospace applications

What You Need

STEM degree

Experience with C++11 and object-oriented programming

Experience testing and debugging embedded software on target hardware

Experience with real-time operating systems

Active Secret Clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Strong Plus

VxWorks experience

Python, Batch, or other scripting experience

Agile software development experience

BS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills

If interested, apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software in C++11
  • Work with object-oriented programming
  • Test, debug, and integrate software on target hardware
  • Develop software for real-time operating systems
  • Support software through the full development lifecycle
  • Work closely with systems, hardware, and other engineering teams
  • Apply software development standards, processes, and tools
  • Contribute to defense and aerospace applications

Qualifications

  • STEM degree
  • Experience with C++11 and object-oriented programming
  • Experience testing and debugging embedded software on target hardware
  • Experience with real-time operating systems
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship

Skills mentioned

C++PythonDebuggingSoftware TestingEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsVxWorksSystems EngineeringFirmware Development

About DP Professionals

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