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Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Jobs via Dice, Orem, Utah, United States, 84058

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Lead Embedded Software Engineer – Jobs via Dice – Orem, UT

Compensation: $130,000.00-$160,000.00 per year.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and performance management

Balance responsibilities: ~50% leadership and ~50% technical contribution (with potential to shift toward management as the team grows)

Oversee the full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, release)

Architect and review mission‑critical codebases

Integrate software with ROS and other middleware frameworks

Collaborate with electrical, RF, and systems engineering teams to ensure robust airborne‑ground communication links

Drive best practices in CI/CD, code quality, testing, and documentation

Partner with product leaders and program managers on roadmaps, resource allocation, and risk management

Innovate in GPS/GNSS‑challenged or RF‑denied environments

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field

6‑8+ years of professional software development experience (C++, Python, Java)

2+ years of experience leading or managing a team of 5+ developers

Strong background in embedded systems

Familiarity with RF systems and real‑time/embedded development

Excellent leadership, communication, and planning skills

Nice to haves

Experience with ROS integration

Background in robotics, mechatronics is a plus

Knowledge of GNSS‑denied navigation (e.g., SLAM, visual‑inertial navigation)

Secure communications, mesh networking, SDR frameworks

Familiarity with aviation safety and autonomy algorithms

Tools & methodologies: JIRA, GitLab, CI/CD, Agile/SAFe

Embedded Linux, STM32/ARM microcontrollers

RF or radar systems experience is a plus

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA, FSA, 401(k)

Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees

Paid time off for salaried personnel; hours employees may not receive PTO unless required by law; hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects are eligible for paid sick leave

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function & Industries Engineering and Information Technology, Software Development

Equal Opportunity Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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