27 embedded firmware engineer jobs at 20 companies in Countryside, VA
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Applied Intuition: Providing digital infrastructure for physical AI and autonomy.
Strong firmware or low-level embedded systems experience; board bring-up for MCUs or SoCs; FreeRTOS or QNX; Linux kernel or Android; bootloaders; C/C++; hardware debugging; power and performance optimization.
FreeRTOS, QNX, Linux, Android, Linux kernel, JTAG, U-Boot, C, C++, BSP, ISO 21434, AUTOSAR
Battelle Memorial Institute: Independent non-profit applied science and technology research organization.
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.
Varda Space Industries: Varda is a microgravity-enabled life sciences that processes materials in orbit and returns them to Earth.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience, 3+ years developing spacecraft or safety-critical software, embedded hardware/software experience, and C++ development expertise.
Electrical/Firmware Engineer - Hardware Team (IoT + DoD Systems)
United States or Tysons
$92k-$158k/yrRemoteFull Time
LMI: Consulting and technology solutions for federal government agencies.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years in firmware or electrical design for embedded systems, C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, communication protocols, a related bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and security-clearance eligibility.
C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, LoRa, LTE, ARM Cortex-M, STM, Keil, IAR, Segger, SPI, I2C, UART, DFM, DFT, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, MIL-STD, FCC, DevSecOps
Electrical/Firmware Engineer - Hardware Team (IoT + DoD Systems)
Tysons or United States
$92k-$158k/yrRemoteFull Time
LMI: Consulting and technology solutions for federal government agencies.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years in embedded firmware or electrical design, C/C++, Python, Embedded Linux, RTOS, communication protocols, debugging, a related bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and security-clearance eligibility.
C, C++, Python, Embedded Linux, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, LoRa, LTE, ARM Cortex-M, STM, Keil, IAR, Segger, SPI, I2C, UART, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3, MIL-STD, FIPS, FCC, RTOS
Two Six Technologies: Private defense technology delivering cybersecurity, data, and mission solutions to U.S. national security customers.
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.
Thorlabs: Privately held photonics manufacturer designing and making components, instruments, and systems for scientific research and industry.
4+ YOE4–8 years designing electronic hardware and embedded systems; Bachelors in electrical/computer engineering; experience from concept to production; embedded firmware in C/C++; analog and mixed-signal design.
GrammaTech: Cybersecurity services provider and software-assurance developer serving government, intelligence, and mission-critical infrastructure.
Requires low-level C/C++ development, Python scripting in Linux, firmware reverse engineering, control-flow analysis, and embedded binary rehosting with QEMU. Top Secret/SCI clearance required for Herndon; polygraph required in Maryland.
C, C++, Python, Linux, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, QEMU, Ghidra API, Binary Ninja API, JTAG, SWD, Software Defined Radio (SDR), Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Key Tech: Employee-owned medical device design and engineering firm serving medical technology companies with end-to-end product development.
0+ YOEOpen to interns and full-time applicants with 0–5 years experience; developing embedded algorithms, designing embedded architectures, and testing code for medical devices.
Reflex: Private defense and government technology holding building and buying mission-critical solutions for warfighters and public servants.
Embedded systems and hardware-constrained ML experience; full-stack embedded software across firmware, UI, and ML deployment; startup mindset; occasional travel; U.S. security clearance eligible.
CENTEGIX: Private U.S. safety technology providing rapid incident-response solutions to schools, healthcare, government, and workplaces.
6+ YOE6+ years test engineering in embedded systems; firmware verification; PCB design in Altium; Python test automation; Git; experience with lab diagnostic equipment, HIL, CI workflows, and soldering/assembly.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
12+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/STEM with 12+ years (or Master's with 10+, PhD with 7+), active SECRET clearance, U.S. citizenship, leadership experience, EVMS and schedule management familiarity, digital hardware/firmware/embedded processing experience.
Space Electronic Systems: Space-defense electronics division developing radiation-hardened RF processors, radios, onboard computers, batteries, and storage for government missions.
9+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 9+ years required. Requires embedded systems integration and testing, software, firmware, electronics debugging, lab instrumentation, and test automation experience.
C, C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, CI/CD, SPI, I2C, UART, RS-422/485, Ethernet, SpaceWire, CAN, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, DMMs, protocol analyzers, signal generators, HIL testing
Alarm.comNasdaq Stock Market LLC: ALRM: Public cloud-platform providing connected-property security, video, automation, energy, and safety solutions through service-provider partners.
10+ YOE10+ years of information security experience focused on offensive security, penetration testing, or vulnerability research; IoT, embedded systems, firmware, reverse engineering, and security testing expertise required. Degree preferred.
oscilloscopes, logic analyzer, UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, ARM, x86, RISC-V, Linux
ParsonsNYSE: PSN: Technology and engineering solutions for defense and infrastructure.
15+ YOEActive Top Secret/SCI with polygraph, 15+ years software engineering (C, Python)/reverse engineering/vulnerability research or 3 years with a Master’s; experience with RE, firmware, embedded systems, and vulnerability research.
BCMC: Private U.S. digital transformation and automation engineering firm serving government agencies with cybersecurity, engineering, and management consulting.
10+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI and DHS suitability; 10+ years in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems; deep OT/ICS expertise; firmware reverse engineering; proficiency with IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja; strong Python, C, Assembly skills.