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Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Nichols Hills, OK

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Engineer

**Industry:** Government

**Reference ID:** JN -122025-104769

**Date Posted:** 12/16/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/7X1tfw

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Description:

Seeking an experienced Lead Embedded Software Engineer to develop and lead safety-critical embedded software for UAV and ground station systems. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and hands-on development within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Work spans the full software lifecycle using DO-178C-aligned processes and model-based development tools, with close coordination across distributed engineering teams.

Pay: $65 - $75 an hour

_This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance._

Responsibilities:

+ Lead and manage a local embedded software team, owning delivery, quality, and schedules

+ Collaborate with an international engineering team to meet program software objectives

+ Drive full software lifecycle activities including requirements, design, implementation, verification, release, and maintenance

+ Participate in reviews, analyses, testing, configuration management, and change control

+ Serve as a Change Control Board (CCB) member

+ Support CI/CD pipelines and post-release software support

+ Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to design safe, efficient, and certifiable software

Experience Requirements:

+ Experience in aerospace, automotive, railway, or defense embedded systems

+ Familiarity with MIL-STD software development practices

+ Experience working under ARP-4754, DO-254, and DO-178 guidelines

+ Advanced proficiency in C/C++ Strong experience with model-based development tools such as SCADE or MATLAB/Simulink

Education Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field

+ Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a related technical field

+ 10+ years of experience developing high-reliability or safety-critical embedded software

+ Demonstrated experience designing flight-critical software architectures

+ Prior experience leading or managing software engineering teams

+ Strong understanding of safety-critical software development processes

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group 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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