Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Salary
- $91,353.60 - $160,000
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 6 November 2026.
About the role
For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO, Inc.'s standard text
ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.
Learn more about ENSCO.
Position Description
At ENSCO Avionics, we take our tagline ‘Ideas to Reality’ very seriously. Joining ENSCO is an opportunity to advance humankind through technological and scientific discovery. Our dedicated workforce is diverse in background, experience, skills, and interests.
ENSCO Avionics employees are encouraged to be courageous and innovative in their ideas and work collaboratively to help develop cutting-edge technology and inventions that make future dreams a reality. ENSCO Avionics offers a supportive and unique culture, positive work environment, and flexible work schedules that empower its employees to achieve their maximum potential.
ENSCO Avionics is looking for embedded Software Engineers to support a local customer. You will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining software for flight and mission systems.
- Working on legacy code bases, driving modernization, and adding new features.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate software with hardware.
- Writing and maintaining clean, efficient code.
- Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues in legacy and real-time systems.
If you have the skills, experience, and desire to join our talented team and contribute to the needs of today's modern aircraft, we want to talk to you about this opportunity.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of related experience.
- Hands-on experience writing and troubleshooting Fortran, Ada, or C code.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program access.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Qualifications Desired
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704.
Work Location Type: On-Site
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program access
Background Check Type: 7 Year
Drug Screen Type: None
Contingent Upon Both Contract Award and Customer Approval
Salary Range
$91,353.60—$160,000 USD
ENSCO, Inc.'s standard text
REAL ID Requirement
This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.
Benefits
At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.
ENSCO, Inc.'s standard text
Export Control and Licensing
This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.
Privacy
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EEO Statement
ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability
What this role asks for
Standard for embedded / hardware roles
Embedded Systems
Common in embedded / hardware postings at any company.
64% of this description is written for the role. The rest is ENSCO, Inc.'s standard text, folded away below.
Compared with ENSCO, Inc.'s other open jobs.
The team: ENSCO Avionics, Inc. (EA) HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 7 open in ENSCO Avionics, Inc. (EA). 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Embedded Systems (6 of 7), GitHub (4 of 7), Python (4 of 7), Bash (3 of 7), C (3 of 7), Linux (3 of 7)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- FPGA Designer posted Jul 14
- Test Equipment Engineer posted Jun 29
- Senior Software Systems Engineer posted May 14
- Avionics Software Engineer III posted Apr 10
- Avionics Software Engineer III posted Mar 20
- Avionics Software Engineer II posted Mar 20
From the team and dates on ENSCO, Inc.'s own job board.
Salary context
21 other open postings titled Senior Embedded Software Engineer state a salary: median USD 140,000 to USD 210,000 a year.
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