Principal Software Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Germantown, MD
Principal Software Engineer - On-site
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.
Job Summary
Join our dynamic radar defense company as a Principal Software Engineer where you'll drive technical vision and architect transformative solutions across our entire product ecosystem. We're seeking a distinguished engineer who can seamlessly bridge the gaps between software, hardware, product strategy, and manufacturing while delivering innovative, secure solutions. In this role, you'll serve as a technical visionary and hands-on architect, collaborating across teams to design and implement mission-critical systems that scale with our rapid growth, all while embracing our collaborative, ego-free culture that values results over hierarchy.
Your deep technical expertise, proven ability to solve multifaceted engineering challenges, and talent for aligning diverse teams will be crucial as we partner with major defense contractors and scale our impact in the industry. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape not just software architecture, but the entire technical direction of a growing defense technology company.
Job Responsibilities
Be Involved with the design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems.
Be ready to learn about Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, Database Design, Operating Systems, and more.
Take ownership of the outcome and the journey there: budget, costs, estimated schedules, leadership.
Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
Be a team player and provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers, support personnel, and teach others on the team.
Be able to work with clients, product, hardware, and other teams.
Mastery of technologies and domain knowledge.
Expected to have knowledge and significant experience in multiple engineering disciplines. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape not just software architecture, but the entire technical direction of a growing defense technology company.
Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Fluency in c/c++.
Experience working with Realtime operating systems.
Experience or be willing to learn: Matlab, Python, Linux, React, Node, and other languages.
Ability to lead a technical group independently.
Open to occasional travel.
U.S. Citizenship required.
The expected pay scale for this position is $130,801/year - $203,068/year. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.
Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:
- Integrity
- Agility
- Excellence
- Customer Focus
- Community & Respect
- Innovation
We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.
Senior Dotnet Developer
Embedded software engineer job in McLean, VA
• Solid C# .NET development experience up to the latest .NET frameworks
• Experience with .NET Core web application development
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise software development and maintenance using ASP.NET MVC, Web API, WCF, REST Services.
• Must be proficient in SOAP- or REST-based web services, XML and JSON technologies
• Experience with AngularJS, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Experience in developing / maintaining windows desktop applications developed in VB6 would be plus.
• Strong TSQL skills and experience in constructing complex queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning for Microsoft SQL
• Experience with SSIS and SSRS
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like MSTest, NUnit and Moq
• Experience in configuring builds and deployments on CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps and Jenkins)
• Experience with Jira, Bitbucket, Git and Confluence
• Experience with Cloud (AWS) will be a plus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, SCRUM / Kanban.
Keys to Success in this Role:
• Independent spirit, with ability to provide technical guidance to the team
• Extraordinary teammate
• Innovative in providing solutions and enjoys taking on challenges with calculated risk
• Not a just developer, but a developer with a demeanor to think holistically to create reliable, flexible, and well performing systems
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Proactive in nature with customer satisfaction as primary goal
Senior Cloud Application Developer (AWS)
Embedded software engineer job in Washington, DC
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Application Developer to join a high-performing team on a 10+ month contract. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Python, AWS services, Kubernetes, and Airflow, with a strong background in building and deploying cloud-native applications.
***PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES FOR THIS ROLE.
Key Responsibilities:
Optimize a scalable, reliable, and secure AWS native cloud system
Refine infrastructure configuration as IaC using Terraform
Help produce and capture operational metrics from logs, API's, and various cloud sources
Refine CI/CD/CT pipelines to build, deploy, and test native cloud application code
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Software Engineering or a relevant field with a minimum of 8 years working experience in an AWS Cloud environment required for a senior level position.
Expertise in cloud-native application development, and cloud infrastructure management.
Expertise in containerization and Kubernetes
In-depth knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3)
Strong experience of workflow managers (Airflow)
Strong experience with AWS and proficiency in Python, BASH, and IaC tools like Terraform
Strong experience with relational and cloud-based databases
Strong experience in building automation tools and CI/CD/CT pipelines using platforms like Ansible, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and CodePipeline
Senior Developer
Embedded software engineer job in McLean, VA
The candidate must have experience with both Java and Python, in addition to PowerShell and AI/ML tools.
Must Have Qualifications: Python and Java development, strong understanding of design and explain and educate developers.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement developer workspaces using physical, virtualized, or browser-based solutions.
Develop tools primarily in Python and Java to enhance developer workflows.
Advocate for and implement CI/CD improvements through new tooling and commonly available libraries.
Create patterns to manage desktop provisioning and software package management using SCCM, VDI, or similar technologies.
Lead initiatives to integrate Generative AI capabilities into Developer workflows, enhancing the value proposition for customers.
Partner with end-user collaboration suites to create seamless developer experiences.
Ensure all solutions meet audit, risk, and governance requirements.
Evangelize best practices and solutions within the developer community.
Senior Palantir Foundry Developer
Embedded software engineer job in Reston, VA
The Senior Palantir Foundry Developer will design, develop, and deploy advanced data integration and analytics solutions using the Palantir Foundry platform. This role requires deep technical expertise in Foundry's ecosystem, strong data engineering skills, and the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and performant solutions. The developer will also mentor junior team members and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful data-driven applications.
Skills:
Solution Design & Development:
Build and optimize data pipelines, Ontology models, and Foundry applications (Workshop, Contour, Quiver, Slate).
Develop custom workflows and dashboards using Foundry's suite of tools.
Data Integration & Transformation:
Implement robust ingestion strategies for structured and unstructured data.
Apply PySpark, SQL, and Foundry transformations for data cleansing and enrichment.
Application Development:
Create operational workflows and user-facing applications within Foundry.
Integrate Foundry with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and external APIs.
Governance & Security:
Ensure compliance with data governance, lineage, and security standards (RBAC, encryption).
Technical Leadership:
Act as a subject matter expert for Palantir Foundry.
Provide mentorship and enforce best practices in development and deployment.
Innovation:
Explore and implement GenAI/LLM capabilities within Palantir AIP for advanced analytics.
Stay updated on Foundry features and drive adoption of new functionalities.
Software Integrator
Embedded software engineer job in Manassas, VA
Software Integrator - 100% On Site in Manassas, VA
Client is seeking to hire a Software Integrator to support the Acoustics Rapid COTS Insertion (ARCI) program.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree from an accredited university.
2+ years of experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Participate in software development lifecycle including software design, development, integration, test, and support for new and existing software products.
Designing, implementing, testing and debugging complex software applications
Support continuous integration/continuous development agile like development
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science degree from an accredited university or equivalent related experience.
Experience with Linux Operating Systems
2+ years of related C, C++, and/or JAVA experience
Experience with inter-process communications and real time systems
Experience with configuration management software (i.e. Subversion and/or GIT)
Senior Java Software Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in McLean, VA
Java developer
Note- Ex-Capital One Preferred
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We are looking for Java developer with Angular, AWS (Backend Java, Node)
Senior Java Software Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Fort Meade, MD
Que Technology Group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work with a team of developers to implement new capabilities in support of the current classification marking tool and the tool to be used to support M365 web based applications. The position involves full life cycle design, development, testing, and documentation of policy-driven software across multiple fabrics. The focus will include the extension and customization of tools used for classification string validation and comparison for access control.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Willingness to mentor junior developers
Play role in Introducing and incorporating software development best practices into team's development process
Collaborate with junior developers to improve their knowledge and experience with development standards and best practices
Administer, maintain and implement policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the application
Foster open communication and collaboration
Gather, analyze, and capture customer requirements
Assist in the development of requirements for new features and fix defects
Create and expand unit tests and end to end testing
Evaluate, troubleshoot and fix defects
Define new features
Triage user issues and provide Tier 3 customer support
Test and evaluate new software releases and merge requests
Experience engaging leadership, customers and interfacing with teams
Strong time management and organizational skills
Required Qualifications:
Eight years of Software Engineering experience
Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. An additional 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 12 years.
At least three (3) years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in JavaScript
Proficient in working with Git
Experience actively participating in code reviews
Experience Analyzing system requirements, the concept of operations, and high-level system architecture to develop requirements specifications
Experience with requirements elicitation.
Security Clearance:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
BENEFITS:
Competitive salary
Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Company paid
Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance - Company paid
Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
Paid Federal Holidays - 11 days
$5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure
Que Technology Group, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Senior Software Engineer -- KUMDC5680656
Embedded software engineer job in McLean, VA
Required Technical Skills
(Required)
Strong design and development skills in two or more of the following technologies and tools: Java (3-5 years) Cucumber(3-5 years), JBehave or other BDD testing frameworks
At least 8 years of test automation framework design
Strong experience in testing Webservices (REST APIs) (3+5 years)
Proven experience developing test scripts, test cases, and test data
The ability to write queries in SQL or other relational databases
3+ years of experience in developing scenario based performance testing using JMeter
Experience testing full stack and integration testing with 3rd parties
End-to-end system integration testing experience for software platforms
(Desired)
Hands on experience with Python
development experience in AWS Cloud technology
Experience in TDD, continuous integration, code review practice is strongly desired
Experience with Apigee or other API gateways is a plus
Experience with DevOps concepts and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Jenkins, Git)
At least 2 years working on an Agile team with a solid understanding of Agile/Lean practices.
Understanding of a micro service Architecture
Experience load and performance testing
Strong documentation skills
Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Jessup, MD
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) (****************************************************************************** is seeking a **Staff Embedded Software Engineer** .
**What You'll Get to Do:**
The Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific and manufacturing requirements. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of engineering applications and products.
The ideal individual will have experience including the full software development life-cycle, which includes: requirements, design, coding, testing, and integration.
**This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD.**
**This position is contingent upon Funding/Contract award, special access program and acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements prior to start.**
**Basic Qualifications Staff Embedded Software Engineer:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience
+ Knowledge in programming embedded software using object-oriented design principles in C/C++ Knowledge in operating system concepts for embedded systems (Linux or VxWorks)
+ Ability to test, debug and integrate on embedded systems
+ Knowledge in using requirement management, configuration management and change management tools.
+ Experience with full software lifecycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, debug and maintenance is required
+ This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
+ Current active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
**Preferred Qualifications Staff Embedded Software Engineer:**
+ Experience with scripting languages such as: Python, Linux shell scripting.
+ Experience on complex systems of systems utilizing parallel processing, distributed processing, multi-core, secure processing.
+ Experience with Requirements Management tools such as DOORS, CAMEO
+ Experience using Model Based Engineering, UML, OOAD and OOP
+ Experience with Agile and/or Rapid prototyping software methodologies
+ Experience in embedded software programming on microcontrollers, DSPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs/SoCs
+ Differentiating characteristics include: demonstrated leadership and teamwork capability, interpersonal communication skills and activities (professional/community/extracurricular) and an enthusiastic go-getter attitude
Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $256,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Embedded Developer
Embedded software engineer job in Fort Meade, MD
Description Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist is in search of Embedded Developers for an exciting new contract. We are looking for people who love both making code and breaking code, those that love delivering tools and analyzing crash dumps. You won't go at it alone, you'll be part of a large team that you can share ideas with as you develop tools for Windows, Linux, and mobile devices that operators and analysts will use on a daily basis. For over 14 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people-your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don't just take our word for it-check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more. Check us out at ********************* ----- Your contributions are…
- Conduct reverse engineering and malware analysis based on requirements
- Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements
- Produce end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints
- Augment existing toolsets Requirements for your new career…
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- 8 years of experience in embedded development
- Experience developing software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications
- Experience producing and modifying software systems in C/C++/Python
- Experience providing support for fielded software systems
- Experience with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Familiarity with Git and Subversion Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career
- We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
- Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
- 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
- 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
- Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 - use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
- Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
- Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability Salary range: $132,000 - $191,000
Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc. ----- Not a good fit? Check out our other opportunities: ********************************** Next steps: Apply online and one of our recruiters will reach out to you. We have a streamlined process of phone screen with a recruiter, interview with a Visionist team at our HQ in Columbia, MD, and that is all! Interested in learning more about Visionist and the work we do? Check out our website! *************************************** -----
U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible). Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.
Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.
Auto-ApplySenior Embedded Design Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Arlington, VA
At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.
Overview of Opportunity
Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Embedded Design Engineer (FPGA/ASIC) to join our Embedded Systems Division, where we design and develop advanced hardware solutions for mission-critical security applications. As part of our collaborative and innovative team, you'll contribute to cutting-edge research and development on embedded devices, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in secure and resilient systems.
What you will do:
Lead and contribute to RTL design, verification, and synthesis for FPGA or ASIC-based systems.
Support bring-up, debug, and validation of designs in hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test secure embedded solutions.
What you will need (Minimum Qualifications):
5+ years of RTL design and verification using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog (willingness to adopt SystemVerilog).
5+ years of RTL synthesis using tools such as Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microsemi Libero.
5+ years of RTL verification using simulation tools such as Xilinx XSim, QuestaSim/ModelSim, Synopsys VCS, or Cadence NCsim.
Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA.
Nice to Have (Preferred):
Advanced expertise in SystemVerilog for FPGA or ASIC development.
Familiarity with SoCs, design flow (place, route, and timing analysis), and hardware bring-up/debug.
Hands-on experience with integration and test tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers).
Knowledge of interface protocols: UART, USB, SPI/I2C, Ethernet, PCIe.
Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
Working knowledge of Linux.
Proficiency with C/C++ programming.
Experience with Makefiles and scripting (Python, Bash, TCL).
Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret Clearance, willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Salary Range$133,000-$199,500 USD
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company's current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
Auto-ApplyEmbedded Software Developer
Embedded software engineer job in Washington, DC
SG2 Recruiting seeks a cleared Embedded Software Developer who will be responsible for supporting the Naval Center for Space Technology (NCST) contract. The NCST is located at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, and is the leading laboratory for Navy space programs. NCST's mission is to “preserve and enhance a strong space technology base and provide expert capabilities in the development and acquisition of space systems which support Naval missions.”
For the last 25 years, the NCST has developed, enhanced, and maintained a collection of software used for design, development, test, launch, and mission operations of DoD space assets. This software is constantly being enhanced to provide state-of-the-art solutions to space applications. The core suite of software components is used in all aspects of the spacecraft or component life-cycle.
What You Will Be Doing:
Developing, maintaining, and enhancing complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements.
Providing specific input to the software components of a system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of COTS/GOTS in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
Designing, implementing, and integrating software applications or performing software engineering tasks.
Utilizing software engineering and design methodologies appropriate to the development, integration, and production environment.
Ensuring efficient delivery of software engineering capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
Mitigating risks, controlling costs and schedule variance, and effectively managing large-scale, integrated software projects.
Reviewing and testing software components for adherence to the design requirements and documenting test results.
Performing comprehensive testing on computer hardware and software components to evaluate operational and performance compliance of the overall systems.
Developing under the real-time constraints of deadlines, task schedules, rates, task priorities, watchdog timers, interrupts, latency, and jitter of soft and hard real-time operating systems.
Managing and mitigating interprocess communications leveraging message queues, mutexes, semaphores, blocking and non-blocking operations in multi-threaded software implementations.
Designing and developing distributed software systems leveraging multiple software, hardware, and communication technologies.
Utilizing standard communications ports and interfaces to facilitate communication between processes, processors, computers, and peripheral systems.
Developing hardware and application-specific boot code for establishing baseline services and loading OS and application code into execution memory.
Assessing and making recommendations on processor, memory, and single board computer configurations which meet the compatibility, performance, memory, and interface requirements of the system.
Applying expertise required to utilize the existing tools adequately sets that include MySQL, NoSQL databases, Lint, Wind River tools, Clang Analyze, Klocwork code analysis tools, JAMA and Atlassian tracking tools, Windows and Linux Operating systems, GNU GCC, LLVM/Clang, C, C++03 and earlier, C++11 and greater (modern C++), Java, Python, CMake, Makefile, shell scripting, GDB, LLDB, PPC/Arm/x86 Assembly compilers and programming languages and Matlab/Simulink, Unreal Engine modeling and simulation tools
What You Will Need (Requirements):
Active Top Secret/ SCI Eligible
Minimum B.Sc., Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Mathematics
Experience with embedded software integration, test, and operations.
Experience serving as a lead embedded software designer or architect and overseeing all technical aspects of development.
Experience as an embedded software builder and product manager.
Experience serving as an embedded software technical expert with Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Interfacing
Ability to commute daily to the Naval Research Lab location in Washington, DC
Embedded Developer
Embedded software engineer job in Columbia, MD
Ready to dive into and learn the latest cyber strategies and techniques? Are you all about tackling the toughest puzzles? Ready to bring your A-game? Well, buckle up and join us at Percival - where we're all about putting people first and having a blast while we're at it. Based in Columbia, Maryland, our squad is on a big mission: developing top-notch talent and technical solutions to safeguard our nation's most critical assets. From digging deep into vulnerabilities and cracking codes to developing cutting-edge software, our team does it all. If you are an Embedded Developer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together - and have a blast while we're at it!
Job Type:
All Levels, Full Time
Non-Remote
Clearance & Citizenship Requirements:
TS/SCI with polygraph is required
Due to these clearance requirements, US citizenship is also required
Responsibilities Include:
Design, develop, test, and integrate software for advanced cybersecurity capabilities using the latest software tools and techniques such as Python, C, C++, and other languages and frameworks
Work as part of an active member of an Agile Sprint development team
Assignment includes developing software designs from requirements, implementing these designs in code, developing unit test cases, and supporting integrated software code with the team for builds/integration tests
Support creation and updating of all relevant specifications for design, development, and testing
Develop maintainable code that matches requirements specifications
Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, estimating, release planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives
Perform unit testing of code, including manipulation of data for analysis of system requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Embedded Linux or RTOS (VxWorks, pSOS, QNX,...)
C/C++
Python
Network Programming (BSD Sockets)
Working in an Agile Environment
Must have Great Communication and Writing Skills
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
JTAG/BDM
Embedded Buses
Boot Loaders
EEPROM
ICS/SCADA Systems
Application Process:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Embedded Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Herndon, VA
. Reporting to the Director of Middleware . Develops software in C++, C#, Python, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages for products and/or applications consistently following coding standards and in accordance with applicable software development methodology and release processes
. Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
. Creates and executes designs for medium sets of new functionality as part of a software project
. May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
. Collaborates and adds value through leader participation in peer
code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
. Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
. Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
. Serve as a mentor to less experienced software engineers
. Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide comments on some electrical design aspects
. Works collaboratively and professionally with other associates in cross functional teams to achieve goals
. Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
. Review product and/or application information including manuals and brochures for technical accuracy
. Perform other duties as necessary
. Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
. 4 to 8 years' experience
Skills
C, C++
Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Looking for embedded C and C++ engineering with experience with other programming languages as well would prefer someone that worked in the field for a while but will take college grads with good experience.
* MUST have someone with Strong C/ C++computing experience
* Need to be clearable | We are able to process an interim for candidates that have been clearable
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Herndon, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/yr.
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Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
CNO firm seeking Embedded Developers- up to $250K + 10% 401K FS POLY
Embedded software engineer job in Fort Meade, MD
Our client is a small IC firm known within industry for their deep technical expertise; however; their focus and core values are their people. They foster a culture that provides respect and open communication and offer flexible work policies, full paid health care premiums, generous PTO plans, excellent compensation and 10% to your 401K. They work alongside some of the brightest individuals in the industry, and are recognized for their expertise supporting both the offensive and defensive CNO missions. They provide the opportunity to directly support missions and contracts that are making an impact in our nations security and intelligence missions.
They're seeking Embedded Developers to join their team!
To be considered for this position, you will need the following:
-Bachelor's degree (CS, CE or EE)
-experience with embedded RTOS application development environments
-C/C++
-Assembly
-python, perl or bash
-active TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance
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Easy ApplyEmbedded CNO Developer
Embedded software engineer job in Severn, MD
Job DescriptionBenefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Profit sharing
Signing bonus
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Description
At Nissint Technologies, you'll work on high-impact, cutting-edge projects with a skilled team of developers, delivering custom software solutions to the Intelligence Community. We offer a flexible, supportive environment with competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally.
This job presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a group of talented professionals dedicated to advancing cybersecurity, tackling challenging problems, and making a significant impact in protecting digital assets. With careful examination and creative analysis, we leverage diverse approaches to develop advantageous solutions. This integrated approach ensures adaptability and sustainability in a dynamic landscape, achieving immediate goals while preparing for future advancements. As part of our team, you'll support cyberspace operations through discovery, analysis, and development of essential security capabilities, collaborating closely with mission teams to provide the tools they need to achieve objectives successfully.
Responsibilities
Leading complex projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and meeting all requirements.
Conducting detailed analysis of embedded systems to identify and resolve critical issues affecting performance, reliability, or functionality.
Utilizing debugging tools like GDB to diagnose and fix bugs in codebases, particularly in assembly languages such as ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.
Acting as the primary point of contact for customers, understanding their needs, and translating them into actionable tasks and milestones.
Self-directing research and development tasks, breaking down larger projects into manageable, meaningful milestones to ensure progress tracking.
Developing and optimizing code within environments like VxWorks, ELDK, or custom OSes, ensuring compatibility and efficiency.
Working closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, QA) to integrate solutions seamlessly into larger systems.
Maintaining comprehensive documentation of processes, findings, and solutions for future reference and team knowledge sharing.
Guiding junior engineers, providing training and feedback to enhance the team's overall expertise.
Staying updated on emerging trends, tools, and technologies in embedded systems development to maintain a competitive edge.
Requirements
Proven experience with embedded operating systems such as VxWorks, ELDK, or custom OSes.
Strong skills in Python, C, and assembly languages (ARM, PPC, MIPS).
Extensive experience using tools like GDB for debugging and analysis.
Ability to independently drive research tasks and manage projects without extensive oversight.
Excellent coordination skills with customers to clarify requirements and set project milestones.
Desired Skills
Experience with languages like Rust or Go for system-level programming.
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and their intricacies.
Understanding of bare-metal programming and low-level hardware interactions.
Experience contributing to open-source projects, enhancing collaborative development skills.
Expertise in optimizing embedded systems for performance, power efficiency, and resource constraints.
Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly through training sessions or documentation.
Knowledge of embedded systems applications in specific industries like automotive, aerospace, or IoT.
CNO Embedded Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Arlington, VA
Zetier seeks senior Computer Network Operations (CNO) embedded system engineers to analyze and develop operationally critical cyber capabilities. Candidates will demonstrate practical experience designing, developing, deploying, and examining tools intersecting communications, sensing, and meeting resource constraints (e.g. space, heat, power). Positions available in Arlington (VA), State College (PA), and St Petersburg (FL).
Required:
Extensive experience (5+ years) electrical engineering (e.g. DSP, FPGA, PCB, RF)
Familiarity with software programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab, Python)
Development on embedded platforms (e.g. uBoot, IoT, drone firmware)
Successfully developed cutting edge end-to-end cyber solutions
Effective communication with customers and teammates
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Desired:
Experience with RF/mmW hardware design and/or component design
Wireless communications standards and protocols (e.g. GSM/LTE/5g)
Schematic capture; PCB layout, simulation, and design experience
Systems software development experience (e.g. OS kernel drivers)
Experience working in networking (e.g. 802.11ac, Zigbee, SATCOM)
Securely implemented cryptographic primitives (e.g. AES, ECDSA)
Experience developing with version control software (e.g. git, svn)
Familiar reading assembly / compiled programs (e.g. x86, 64, ARM)
Reverse engineering experience (e.g. gdb, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro)
Developed software on mobile platforms (e.g. Android, iOS)
Successfully led small cross-domain development teams
Active U.S. security clearance
Zetier is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. All employment is decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need.
CNO Reverse / Embedded Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Fort Meade, MD
SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking CNO Reverse/Embedded Engineers to develop and secure embedded systems for defense and national security missions.
Role Responsibilities Include:
Performs reverse engineering of embedded systems, hardware devices, and software applications to uncover vulnerabilities and security flaws.
Develop and implement strategies for exploitation and defense of embedded systems.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design secure embedded systems from the ground up.
Utilize a variety of tools and techniques for software reverse engineering, including static and dynamic analysis.
Craft custom tools and scripts to automate reverse engineering and analysis processes.
Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in CNO, embedded systems security, and reverse engineering techniques.
Required Qualifications
Requirements:
A TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required to support this effort
Additional years of experience may substitute for a degree
Proficiency with reverse engineering tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja) and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, WinDbg).
Familiarity with programming and scripting languages relevant to reverse engineering and embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python).
Knowledge of operating systems internals, firmware, and protocols.
Entry Level Candidates: 1-3 years of experience
Senior Level Candidates: 5+ years
About SilverEdge
SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies.SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Auto-ApplyCNO Reverse / Embedded Engineer
Embedded software engineer job in Fort Meade, MD
SilverEdge is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking CNO Reverse/Embedded Engineers to develop and secure embedded systems for defense and national security missions.
Role Responsibilities Include:
Performs reverse engineering of embedded systems, hardware devices, and software applications to uncover vulnerabilities and security flaws.
Develop and implement strategies for exploitation and defense of embedded systems.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design secure embedded systems from the ground up.
Utilize a variety of tools and techniques for software reverse engineering, including static and dynamic analysis.
Craft custom tools and scripts to automate reverse engineering and analysis processes.
Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in CNO, embedded systems security, and reverse engineering techniques.
Required Qualifications
Requirements:
A TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required to support this effort
Additional years of experience may substitute for a degree
Proficiency with reverse engineering tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja) and debugging tools (e.g., GDB, WinDbg).
Familiarity with programming and scripting languages relevant to reverse engineering and embedded systems development (e.g., C, C++, Python).
Knowledge of operating systems internals, firmware, and protocols.
Entry Level Candidates: 1-3 years of experience
Senior Level Candidates: 5+ years
About SilverEdge
SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies.SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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