Embedded Software Engineer

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

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