Top Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develop, test, integrate, operate, and maintain embedded software and firmware for defense systems. Apply software architecture, object-oriented design, scripting, Agile or Waterfall methodologies, version control, and full software development lifecycle practices. Collaborate with customers, suppliers, users, and technical teams while supporting Linux or VxWorks environments, target hardware integration, and complex multiprocessing systems.

Designs, develops, tests, integrates, operates, and maintains embedded software and firmware for defense systems. Responsibilities span the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, coding, testing, debugging, and hardware integration. The role uses C++, scripting, Linux or VxWorks, version control, Agile or Waterfall methodologies, DevSecOps, and model-based engineering. This is a full-time, on-site position supporting critical national defense products and requires a Secret clearance before starting.

Designs, develops, tests, integrates, operates, and maintains embedded software and firmware for defense systems. Responsibilities include software architecture, requirements, coding, debugging, integration on target hardware, and lifecycle support using C++, scripting languages, Linux or VxWorks, Agile or Waterfall methods, version control, and planning tools. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, users, and technical teams and supports complex systems involving multithreading, distributed processing, multicore, and secure processing.

Develop and maintain embedded software and firmware for defense systems within the Targeting Business Unit. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software architecture, coding, testing, debugging, integration, and lifecycle support using C++, Linux or VxWorks, scripting, Agile or Waterfall methods, version control, and planning tools. The role involves collaboration with customers, suppliers, users, and technical teams, with opportunities at Software or Principal level.

Leads the architecture, development, testing, and support of safety-critical embedded software for aerospace products. Provides cybersecurity leadership aligned with DO-178C, DO-326A, DO-356A, and DO-355; develops security roadmaps, mitigates software and pipeline risks, supports certification and supply-chain assurance, mentors engineers, and drives technical innovation and process improvement.

Develop, integrate, test, operate, and maintain embedded software, firmware, and computing system components for defense products. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, software architecture, C++ coding, debugging, integration, test automation, and lifecycle process compliance. The role uses virtual platforms, Linux or VxWorks, Agile and DevSecOps practices, and requires collaboration with customers and technical teams. This is a full-time, on-site position in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, requiring U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance before starting.

Owns firmware and host software for field-deployed edge devices powering an AI voice drive-thru system. Responsibilities include developing microcontroller firmware, managing real-time full-duplex audio pipelines, designing serial communication and health monitoring, debugging hardware/software integrations, enabling fleet deployment and remote management, and implementing reliable recovery and over-the-air updates.

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop embedded firmware and drivers, coordinate R&D efforts, and lead board support activities in an engineering environment.

Develop and improve embedded graphics and compute drivers, customize products for embedded hardware and real-time operating systems, and profile and optimize drivers and applications. Write and review technical specifications while collaborating on reliable, high-quality safety-critical solutions. The role requires embedded software development, debugging, troubleshooting, and familiarity with graphics APIs, ARINC 653, and safety-critical development practices.

Design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain embedded software and firmware (C++) for Linux or VxWorks targets. Apply SDLC practices, work with customers and suppliers, use version control and Agile tools, and support debugging and hardware integration for complex defense systems.

Lead development of manufacturing test software for RF production hardware: capture requirements, design/code, integrate and validate test systems, develop/maintain test procedures and fixtures, troubleshoot hardware/software/firmware, support production acceptance and environmental screening, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and design teams.

Develop embedded software solutions, collaborate with product teams, perform requirements analysis, and interact with hardware for testing and debugging.

The Embedded Software Engineer will analyze and develop embedded software systems, provide customer support, and apply software engineering and cybersecurity methods.

Design, build, and scale embedded connectivity and security for distributed energy devices. Implement networking (Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Thread/Zigbee/BLE), secure provisioning, OTA firmware pipelines, telemetry, and diagnostics. Support testing, certification, manufacturing validation, and cross-functional collaboration from prototype to deployment.

Develop and maintain PX4 autopilot firmware for UAVs, integrating sensors and payloads, and managing testing environments. Collaborate on flight operations and system integration.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and implement software for unmanned aircraft systems, debug issues, collaborate with engineering teams, and maintain high software quality standards.

Provide technical leadership for embedded camera platforms, owning system architecture, on-device software, encoding, storage, streaming, and edge analytics. Lead JDM partner integration, cross-functional alignment, mentorship, architecture/code reviews, and adoption of AI-driven development tools to deliver robust edge devices.

Design, implement, and validate real-time embedded software for specialty communications products. Work across full lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, model training/evaluation, hardware debugging, testing, and documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and conform to strict software processes while learning wireless standards and interacting with product hardware.

Design and implement high-performance, 3GPP-compliant 5G Core control- and user-plane functions on ARM-based embedded Linux. Develop in C/Go/Rust, use DPDK for packet processing, optimize latency/throughput, debug protocol and performance issues, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate carrier-grade systems.

Design, develop, and optimize platform-level embedded software and reusable frameworks for telecom products (including 5G). Collaborate across systems teams, perform architecture and code reviews, support integrations with customers/partners, and mentor engineers while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability on heterogeneous processors.

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware for mission systems. Work across the full SDLC, integrate with target hardware, apply OOP in C++, use scripting for automation, and collaborate within Agile/DevSecOps and model-based engineering environments to deliver secure, multi-threaded, embedded solutions.

Develop, integrate, and validate test software for RF production hardware and manufacturing test stations. Support production troubleshooting, author and maintain test procedures and fixtures, collaborate with design, QA, and production teams, and drive continuous improvement to meet acceptance and environmental screening requirements.

Develop, integrate, and validate test software for RF production hardware. Support production testing, troubleshoot hardware/software/firmware, create and maintain manufacturing acceptance and environmental screening procedures, collaborate with design, quality, and production teams, and drive continuous improvement in testability and manufacturing test processes.

Lead development and maintenance of manufacturing test software for RF production hardware, from requirements through validation. Collaborate with design, test hardware, QA and manufacturing to develop test procedures, fixtures and stations; troubleshoot hardware/software/firmware; support production acceptance and environmental screening; drive continuous improvement and testability reviews.

Designs, develops, tests, debugs, and integrates embedded software/firmware for defense systems. Works across the full SDLC using C++ and scripting, targets Linux/VxWorks, follows DevSecOps/Agile practices, interfaces with customers and hardware, and supports system integration and sustainment for complex, secure systems.