Embedded Software Engineer

Kranze Technology Solutions
Des Plaines, IL


Kranze Technology Solutions develops complex, customized cutting edge aircraft avionics hardware and software solutions supporting survivability, situational awareness, interoperability, and data collection systems. KTS is seeking an experienced, talented, and motivated software engineer to:

  • Work with system architects to develop product architectures
  • Develop and facilitate software requirements and test procedures
  • Design, code, integrate, and test major features of hardware and software products developed by KTS and using the latest COTS, industry, and government technology
  • Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and effectiveness analysis
  • Work with limited supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve product capabilities, and lead smaller integration efforts
  • Effectively communicate problems encountered and status of ongoing projects or assignment

The candidate should be able to operate amongst a technical team to develop software solutions using the latest technologies. The candidate must have demonstrated software development on various platforms and systems. The candidate must be able to work with limited supervision, contribute innovative ideas to improve product capabilities, and lead smaller integration efforts.

Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ more years of work experience
  • Proficient in the C and C++ languages
  • Familiarity with object oriented software design and implementation
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with Linux Operating System, RHEL experience a plus
  • Working knowledge of embedded software, operating systems, interrupt handling and communication drivers
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship- sponsorship not available

Preferred skills

  • Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8 or more years of experience or Master’s degree with 5 + years of experience
  • Strong analytical, problem solving skills
  • Proficient in primary development language (e.g. C++, Java, etc.)
  • Familiarity with the product development lifecycle
  • Experience leading small engineering teams
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for which the United States Government requires United States citizenship

Benefits

Kranze Technology Solutions is proud to provide extremely competitive benefits to all full time employees including:

  • Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
  • Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
  • Generous 401 (k) retirement plan
  • Paid Overtime
  • Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
  • Tuition Reimbursement options
  • Casual and relaxed work environment
We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the estimated salary range for this position is $100,000-$125,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process.

About Kranze Technology Solutions:

We are part of an SPX Technologies’ Communication Technologies platform in the Detection & Measurement business segment. KTS is focused in the defense industry specializing in Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) systems, digital interoperability and networking, and program support for the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. We provide hardware and software product development, systems integration, system test and evaluation support, modeling and simulation analysis, and other engineering services to support the Warfighter.

Each team member has significant opportunities to solve a variety of complex technical challenges in small teams while working hand in hand with our defense customers.

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to
Human Resources
847-737-7299
[email protected]

Posted 2026-02-22

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