97 embedded engineer jobs at 50 companies in Winchester, VA

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Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
$170k-$210k/yr HybridFull Time
Codan
CodanAustralian Securities Exchange: CDA: Designs and manufactures communications and metal detection technology.
Strong commercial embedded C/C++ experience, real-time algorithm implementation on embedded platforms, embedded Linux, ARM experience desirable, degree in engineering or computer science, excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
C, C++, embedded Linux, ARM, Qualcomm Snapdragon, Xilinx Zynq, FPGA, GPU
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Embedded Software Engineer
Germantown, Maryland, United States
$125k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
Qrypt
Qrypt: Provides quantum-secure encryption and key generation software solutions.
4+ YOE4+ years developing embedded or Linux-kernel software; expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, Linux, FPGA/Verilog/VHDL, hardware bring-up, and strong communication skills.
C, C++, bash, Python, Linux kernel, FPGA, Verilog, VHDL, oscilloscope, logic analyzer
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Embedded Software Engineer
Chantilly or Annapolis Junction or El Segundo or Aurora
$69k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
Experience developing embedded/real-time systems in C/C++; scripting for automation; embedded hardware integration (FPGA, microcontrollers); real-time constraints; MATLAB or LabVIEW experience; Agile/Jira experience; Top Secret clearance; bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
C, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Jira, FPGA
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Embedded Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$69k-$158k/yr HybridFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
Experience developing embedded/real-time systems in C/C++, scripting for automation, hardware integration with FPGAs or microcontrollers, real-time testing, Agile experience, and Top Secret clearance eligibility; bachelor\u0002s degree in a STEM field.
C, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Jira, FPGA, microcontroller
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Sterling, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Accelevation
Accelevation: Designs, manufactures, and installs physical infrastructure for technology facilities.
6+ YOE6+ years embedded software development; strong C/C++, RTOS, ARM TI DSPs, FPGA; DSP algorithms; industrial communication protocols.
C/C++, RTOS, ARM MCUs, TI DSPs, FPGA, DSO, logic_analyzer, Ethernet, Modbus, MQTT, CAN, RS-485, SNMP, ADC, DSP, HDL
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Senior Embedded Software Developer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$128k-$229k/yr OnsiteFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
8+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance; advanced degree or equivalent experience (senior level, ~8+ years); high proficiency in C/C++, Linux development, cross-compiling for embedded targets, GCC/Makefiles, shell scripting; embedded and spacecraft systems experience.
C, C++, Linux, GCC, Makefiles, Shell scripting, OpenCV
1w
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Junior Embedded Systems Developer (76361)
Columbus or Chantilly
HybridFull Time
Battelle
Battelle: Conducts scientific research and manages national laboratories for clients.
Work with researchers to develop and debug embedded firmware, build tooling and scripts for reverse engineering, and interact with microcontroller hardware; US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance required.
C, C++, gdb, Python, UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG, SWD, Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, Embedded Linux, RTOS
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Ashburn or Boston or Nashua or Tewksbury
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-WrightNYSE: CW: Engineers and manufactures critical components for aerospace and defense.
10+ YOEU.S. citizenship and active DoD clearance required. Bachelor's in EE or CE with 10+ years' experience. Hands-on C/C++, Linux/VxWorks, device drivers, bootloaders, scripting, Python, LabVIEW, and embedded development tools. Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
C, C++, Linux, Red Hat, LynxOS, Wind River, VxWorks, bash, csh, Python, LabVIEW, IPMI, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Vivado, Vitis, PetaLinux, GCC, CMake, Yocto, U-Boot, BIOS, SlimBootLoader, Microsoft Office
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Embedded Software Engineer
Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, United States
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Manitowoc
ManitowocNYSE: MTW: Manufactures and services heavy-duty cranes and lifting equipment.
10+ YOESenior embedded software engineer with 10+ years in real-time/safety-critical systems; leadership experience; strong C/C++ skills; knowledge of safety standards; travel both international and domestic.
C, C++, RTOS, CAN, J1939, LIN, Ethernet, MATLAB/Simulink, Git, Azure DevOps, Linux
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Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$129k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Two Six Technologies
Two Six Technologies: Develops cybersecurity and data systems for national security missions.
Experience in embedded systems, firmware reverse engineering, C/C++ and Python development, familiarity with Ghidra/IDA/Binary Ninja and QEMU, active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI, ability to work onsite in Herndon, VA.
Ghidra, Python, QEMU, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja
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Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity
Carlsbad or Germantown or San Jose or New York City
$141k-$222k/yr HybridFull Time
Viasat
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering experience; strong C/C++ on Linux; encryption/OpenSSL; Linux security controls; Bash and Python or Lua scripting; Perforce or Git; bachelor’s in CS/Engineering or equivalent; ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance; hybrid (3 days/week onsite).
C, C++, Linux, OpenSSL, Bash, Python, Lua, Perforce, Git, CI/CD, Docker, Podman, LXC, JSON, REST, TLS, IPsec, HTTP, HTTPS, ARM, x86, Power, ARM TrustZone, TPM
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Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4
Sterling or Dulles
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOESTEM degree with 5–8+ years embedded software experience depending on level; US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI; proficiency in C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting; experience with Subversion/Git and embedded systems integration.
C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting, Subversion, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, National Instruments, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, UART
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Embedded Software Engineer
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Overview Energy
Overview Energy: Transmitting solar energy from orbiting satellites to Earth's grid.
2+ YOEBS in a technical field and 2–5 years of experience; C/C++; RTOS or embedded Linux; hardware familiarity; U.S. government security clearance eligibility.
C, C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, Python, Git, CI/CD
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Embedded Flight Software Engineer (Rust)
Reston, Virginia, United States
$135k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Umbra
Umbra: Operates high-resolution synthetic aperture radar imaging satellites.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,3+ years high-reliability and embedded software development with Rust or C/C++,1+ year async Rust,ARM/SoC experience,EMR? (not stated)
Rust, C, C++, asynchronous Rust, Python, Yocto, ARM, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe
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Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Software
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$142k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
4+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance; advanced degree in EE/CE or related STEM with 4–8+ years embedded software experience; proficiency in C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting, and revision control; hardware-in-the-loop simulation experience.
C/C++, Python, Windows, Linux, Subversion, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Bitbucket, National Instruments, SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, UART
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Embedded Software Engineer IV
Germantown, Maryland, United States
$91k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
Wabtec
WabtecNYSE: WAB: Manufacturer of equipment and digital solutions for rail transportation.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, computer science, or related field with 5+ years of embedded C/C++ experience; Linux/RTOS; scripting; device drivers; cybersecurity awareness; agile/SDLC.
C, C++, Bash, Python, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, CI/CD
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Embedded Software Engineer - Edge ML/Low SWaP Systems
Herndon, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Expedition Technology
Expedition Technology: Delivering advanced machine learning and signal processing for defense.
US citizen with active TS/SCI clearance; experience deploying and optimizing algorithms to GPU-enabled embedded/edge systems; proficiency in Python and Linux; strong problem-solving across software and hardware.
NVIDIA Jetson, Docker, Linux, Python, CUDA, PyTorch, ONNX
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Electrical Engineer (RF / Embedded Systems)
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$130k-$140k/yr HybridFull Time
PBA Group
PBA Group: Designs and manufactures industrial robotics and precision motion systems.
Mid-level electrical engineer with strong RF and embedded systems experience, PCB and power electronics skills, firmware and I2C protocol knowledge, track record moving prototypes to manufacturable products, fluent with modern AI tooling, U.S. person and willing to be onsite 4 days/week with occasional travel.
I2C, Claude, Gemini
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Software Engineer (Mid/Senior) - Embedded Systems & HITL
Reston or Washington
$140k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ZTI Solutions
ZTI Solutions: Provides cybersecurity and networking consulting services for federal agencies.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded software experience; proficiency in C/C++, assembly, low-level drivers/BSPs, networking stacks, test automation, HITL, Git and build systems; active U.S. DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
C, C++, assembly, ARM, PowerPC, x86, RISC-V, Git, Make, CMake, Bazel, VxWorks, Integrity, LynxOS, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Linux, Google Test, pytest, LabVIEW, NI TestStand, AWS, Azure
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Specialist, Software Engineer (Embedded Software) (40863)
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$95k-$177k/yr OnsiteFull Time
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
4+ YOEActive DoD Secret clearance, bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), minimum 4 years relevant experience, 3+ years on target hardware, RTOS experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Python; Rust and modern C++ preferred.
C/C++, Python, Rust, Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, IBM Rhapsody, MagicDraw, Cameo, UML