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Embedded Software Specialist/Engineer
General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada
London, ON
Contract
The embedded software team creates and produces software operating on embedded hardware within the vehicle envelope. They design, develop, and maintain software for real-time embedded…
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Software Engineer
Actalent
Ottawa, ON
Contract
Engineer software for real-time, distributed, embedded, or mission-critical systems environments, maintaining high standards of reliability and performance.
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Principal Software Engineer
EnerSys Delaware Inc.
Burnaby, BC
The system controller software runs on an NXP i.MX 8M Mini embedded processor with a Yocto-generated Linux operating system. Development is primarily in C# .NET.
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Senior Embedded Software Designer
Kepler Communications Inc.
Canada
Full-time
We're on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer. Your focus will be on software development and maintenance required for both space and ground-based assets for a growing fleet…
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Senior Embedded Software Designer
Kepler Communications
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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RF Systems Engineer
Open People Network (OPN)
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Staff Embedded Software Firmware Engineer (35836)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
Contract
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Quality Assurance Engineer
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DarkVision is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. Reporting to our Quality Assurance Manager, the successful candidate will be instrumental in…
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FY27 Intern - Firmware/Embedded Software Engineering Internship - Canada (12 or 16 months)
Qualcomm
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Under the guidance of an experienced engineer and a dedicated mentor, interns contribute directly to shipping firmware and SDK releases. This posting covers two project areas on the same…
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Quality Assurance Engineer
Adacel
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Under the general direction of the Manager of Engineering, the QA Engineer designs, develops, and maintains automated testing solutions that verify the quality, reliability, and performance…
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Associate Verification Engineer
ecobee
ON · Ontario, Canada
Full-time
Familiar with embedded development in C and Linux environments
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Associate Verification Engineer
Generac Power Systems
Toronto, ON · Canada - Toronto
Full-time
Familiar with embedded development in C and Linux environments
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Display Senior Software Engineer
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Join our team to develop efficient display drivers and embedded software for next-gen consumer devices (phones, laptops, wearables, automotive). Collaborate globally to deliver robust…
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AI Security Engineer
Celestica International LP
Toronto, ON
Knowledge and proficiency Managing and Supporting solutions on Windows and Linux.
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Firmware/Software Engineer, Professional I - Ingénieur(e) en micrologiciel / logiciel, professionnel(le) I
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Montreal, QC
Full-time
Experience with embedded Linux, including kernel and driver development
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Site Reliability Engineer
Redwood Software
ON
$125,000 to $145,000 CAD / year
…systems. Through its SaaS-first automation fabric - with AI embedded across the automation lifecycle - Redwood accelerates the path to autonomous operations. Backed by 30 years of…
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Software Engineer – Wi-Fi
Eagle Wireless
BC · British Columbia, Canada
$75,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
Full-time
We are looking for a talented Software Engineer – Wi-Fi to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based embedded systems for IoT devices. This role focuses on Wi-Fi connectivity, networking…
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FPGA Design Engineer
Actalent
Ottawa, ON
Contract
We're seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation optical networking and communications products. This is an opportunity to work on…
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Senior Embedded Software Firmware Engineer (35835)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
Contract
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to develop and test next-generation firmware for advanced embedded optical systems. This is a one-year contract based in Ottawa,…
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Software Firmware Design Engineer
Future Electronics
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Full-time
Two to Five years of experience developing Linux Board Support Packages and device drivers
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Test Engineer – Guelph, ON Canada
Connect Tech Inc.
Guelph, ON
Full-time
The Test Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving our manufacturing test processes used to produce high-quality electronic hardware products.…
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Senior Hardware Engineer
Per Vices Corporation
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We are looking for a senior hardware engineer to help support the design, manufacturing, testing, and debugging of our Software Defined Radios. This position will see you design and develop…
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Embedded Systems Engineer
Peripheral
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We’re seeking an embedded systems engineer to scale our sensor suite and innovate on how we capture data at Peripheral. You’ll work with our capture systems team and collaborate with…
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Embedded Software Designer
Kepler Communications Inc.
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We're on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer. Your focus will be on software development and maintenance required for both space and ground-based assets for a growing fleet…
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…hardware through software. We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who enjoys low-level and embedded programming and can independently drive tasks to…

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada

Embedded Software Specialist/Engineer

London, ON, Canada

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 18, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

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Embedded Software Specialist/Engineer

Job Description

The embedded software team creates and produces software operating on embedded hardware within the vehicle envelope. They design, develop, and maintain software for real-time embedded vehicle applications such as power distribution, sensor subsystems, and automotive software control systems.

Key Job Elements

Develop embedded software for use on Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) products using C and C++.
Follow established organization software processes and plans for developing software e.g. peer reviews, software requirements specification, test procedures/results, software configuration management, etc.
Work within both Agile and Waterfall software development frameworks.
Work with design engineers and system engineers as needed to develop software.
Evaluate impact of hardware on software performance, and recommend changes to hardware designers, if required.
Write, test, and maintain code for automotive software applications.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and release notes.
Document code and development processes for future reference and compliance.
Participate in code reviews, peer reviews, and process improvements, offering suggestions and constructive feedback to others.
Provide troubleshooting support and technical assistance for software related issues, analyzing and resolving customer reported problems.
Support software activities in a variety of environments (e.g. Office, System Integration Lab (SIL), on-vehicle, and external test sites).
Share new IRAD ideas with the Advanced Products & Technology team, and support project execution as requested.
For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see: Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications

University Degree or College Diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering or in a related field
Minimum 3 years relevant experience
Demonstrated expertise in C/C++
Experience with Unified Modeling Language (UML) design and/or model driven development
Experience with serial protocols for communication and logging
Testing and debugging skills
Knowledge of vehicle communication network protocols (SAE J1939, TCP/IP, UDP)
Ability to participate in concept, UI, and feature development
Aptitude in hardware selection
Matlab / Simulink experience
Architecture, design, implementation, and deployment
Full SDLC experience
Two or more of Microsoft Visual Studio, Code Warrior, Eclipse, etc
Build Automation
Git and Bitbucket
Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Preferred Qualifications

P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng
Control theory / Mechatronics
MotoHawk
Good experience in Linux
Real-time systems
Vehicle systems
Safety Critical Systems – (i.e. ISO 26262/MISRA)
Cyber Security – (i.e. SAE J3061)
Agile, V-Model, Atlassian Suite
Development experience with Qt, Xamarin Forms, Windows Forms

Working Conditions:

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

Physical Environment: Office
Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description:

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized:

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer

Phone

Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment:

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)

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Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and test embedded software for Light Armoured Vehicle applications using C and C++. Collaborate with system engineers to evaluate hardware-software performance and provide technical troubleshooting support.

Requirements

Requires a university degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in C/C++ and familiarity with vehicle communication protocols and software development lifecycles.

Skills

C
C++
Embedded software
Agile
Waterfall
UML
SAE J1939
TCP/IP
UDP
Matlab
Simulink
Git
Bitbucket
Debugging
Software testing
Hardware selection

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Keywords

Embedded Software
C
C++
LAV
Agile
Waterfall
UML
SAE J1939
TCP/IP
UDP
Matlab
Simulink
Git
Bitbucket
SDLC
ISO 26262
MISRA
Cyber Security
Qt
Xamarin Forms
MotoHawk
Linux
Real-time systems
Mechatronics
Control theory
Build Automation
Visual Studio
Eclipse
Code Warrior
P.Eng

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