Embedded Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Post Date

Nov 04, 2025

Location

Huntsville,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35808
US
Jan 05, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

HSV-cd4970ed-07d7-4816-b94b-3b3f39703876

Pay Rate

$54 - $67 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer is looking for Embedded Software Engineers in the Huntsville, AL area. Responsibilities to include: Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions with ingenuity and creativity. Collaborates with other software and systems engineers to determine computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems with program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions. Ensure software standards are met. Demonstrate a thorough understanding and wide application of software development related technical principles, theories, and concepts. Show general knowledge of other related disciplines. Support advanced portions of the lifecycle of software development to include requirements definition, integration, and deployment. Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction. Apply "systems thinking" to ensure developed products are scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs. Communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborations across disciplines.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

STEM Degree
Active Secret Clearance
Embedded C++ experience
Experience with Cmake or Gtest
Linux experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Missile Defense experience
SysUML
Agile
Security+

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.