Embedded Software Engineer

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Embedded Software Engineer

HEKA

Location

Huntsville, AL

Experience

Mid

Posted

Jul 10, 2026

Apply by

August 9, 2026

Applicants

0

Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeWork from Office

Job Description

About the Role HEKA is hiring Software Engineers to join our fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering teams working on advanced aerospace, defense, and embedded systems. We are looking for innovative, team-oriented engineers who take initiative, value ownership, and thrive in an environment where impact matters more than titles. Core Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain embedded and systems-level software - Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers in a tightly integrated development environment - Contribute to avionics, control, and mission-critical software stacks - Support rapid development cycles, prototyping, testing, and iteration - Take ownership of technical decisions and deliverables Desired Skills & Experience Required - Software development Experience with C/C++, C#, Python - Understanding of Engineering Process Strongly Preferred - Embedded C/C++, RTOS, low-level systems - Ability to architect software systems - Strong software fundamentals and engineering discipline Nice to Have - Avionics or aerospace systems experience - Control systems, guidance, or GNC exposure - Desktop software development Additional Considerations - This role is on-site only and not remote - Must be a U.S. Citizen Location: In office Country: United States State, Province, or Territory: Florida City or Town: Huntsville, AL Postal Code: 35758 Advanced Job Details: Exposure: Search Engine Description: Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Embedded Software Development, C, C++, Python, Software Engineer, Aerospace, Small Business, Verification and Validation

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded and systems-level software
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers in an integrated development environment
  • Contribute to avionics, control, and mission-critical software stacks
  • Support rapid development cycles, prototyping, testing, and iteration
  • Take ownership of technical decisions and deliverables

Skills Required

CC++C#PythonEmbedded SystemsSystems-level SoftwareTeam-orientedInitiativeOwnershipCollaborationRTOSLow-level systemsAvionicsAerospace systemsControl systemsGuidance and Navigation Control (GNC)Desktop software developmentAbility to architect software systemsStrong software fundamentalsEngineering discipline

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