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# Principal Embedded Software Engineer at drs

**Location**
: Melbourne, Victoria

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 25, 2026

## Summary from listing

The Principal Embedded Software Engineer will serve as a technical leader for complex embedded software projects, defining software architecture, leading small software teams, coordinating cross-functional technical execution, managing risks, and contributing hands-on development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, at least eight years of embedded software experience, expert C and C++ proficiency, Python experience, and extensive experience with bare-metal, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, and AMD/Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC or MicroBlaze platforms. The position is based in Melbourne, Florida, follows a 9/80 schedule, and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

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