Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Aviation Data Analytics
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesContract$120,000–$175,000Posted Aug 30, 2026

About the role

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a Contract to Hire position in Midtown. The role involves designing, testing, and developing software for military embedded systems, ensuring compliance with safety and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design, test, and develop software packages to meet system requirements.

Develop and maintain software and scripts supporting embedded software development.

Additional Responsibilities

Develop software for military applications, including electronic warfare and sensors systems.

Create software requirements and designs following approved standards.

Ensure software compliance with military, safety, and security standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience developing software for complex military systems using disciplined processes.

Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Ada programming languages.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with over 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with avionic systems, secure/safety-critical systems, and military data buses.

Leadership experience and familiarity with standards like LDRA, VxWorks 653, and CORBA TAO.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, DCFSA, 401k with employer match, paid sick leave, and other paid time off. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $175,000 based on education and experience.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Industries: Defense, Space Manufacturing, Airlines, Aviation, Armed Forces

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Responsibilities

  • Design, test, and develop software packages to meet system requirements.
  • Develop and maintain software and scripts supporting embedded software development.
  • Develop software for military applications, including electronic warfare and sensors systems.
  • Create software requirements and designs following approved standards.
  • Ensure software compliance with military, safety, and security standards.

Qualifications

  • Experience developing software for complex military systems using disciplined processes.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Ada programming languages.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with over 3 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, DCFSA, 401k with employer match, paid sick leave, and other paid time off.

Skills mentioned

C++CEmbedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsVxWorksSoftware TestingSystems EngineeringFirmware DevelopmentCybersecurity

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