Embedded Software Engineer

MilDef stands at the forefront of a critical moment in defense and security. With the largest rearmament in over three decades underway, we are committed to safeguarding those who safeguard us. Our world-leading IT equipment and unparalleled expertise empower us to meet today’s challenges head-on.

Step into the role

As Embedded Software Engineer you have a central role to be involved in all development projects both internal and customer projects. Your task is to have the customer view on the products during the development to make sure that MilDef can deliver products with highest quality and above the customers expectation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for MilDef products, ensuring alignment with system and customer requirements.

• Design and maintain test, calibration, and verification tools for our hardware platforms.

• Collaborate with electronics engineers in reviewing and refining hardware designs.

• Document all development activities according to MilDef’s quality system.

• Report progress clearly within project teams and drive software releases to completion.

• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis within both engineering and production.

• Participate in verification and validation of components, subsystems, and complete products.

What you bring

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Embedded Linux software development.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Strong C/C++ programming skills.

• Experience with real-time systems and microcontrollers (e.g., STM32).

• Solid understanding of hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I²C, GPIO, etc.).

• Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

Bonus skills

• Familiarity with Yocto or similar embedded Linux build systems.

• Experience with electronics design and schematics.

• Understanding of video systems at a low level — E.g. DVI/HDMI protocols, EDID, frame timing, scalers.

• A passion for building reliable, high-performance systems that perform in challenging environments.

• Hands-on experience with FPGA design (Verilog, VHDL, Vivado, or similar).

• Experience with test automation or continuous integration systems.

• Experience using or interest in Rust for embedded development.

Get to know us

At MilDef, you'll be part of a company that values hands-on involvement and cross-functional collaboration. We offer the opportunity to develop new skills, contribute to a variety of projects, and make a tangible impact on our business's success.

If you're driven and ready for a challenging and rewarding role, apply now!

Do you want to know more about us? MilDef.com

For further information, please contact Michael Larsson, Software Manager or Norea Wiklund Mafi, HR.

Important information

We conduct background checks and drug tests on all our future colleagues before employment.

Due to the holiday period, the recruitment process will proceed into 2026. We look forward to receiving applications throughout this period and will review them on an ongoing basis.

MilDef - WE ARMOR IT.

MilDef is a global systems integrator and full-spectrum provider specializing in rugged IT for defense and security domains. MilDef provides hardware, software and services that shield and protect critical information streams and systems, when and where the stakes are the highest.

MilDef’s products are sold to more than 200 customers through companies in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the United States and Australia. MilDef was founded in 1997 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021.

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