70 embedded linux systems engineer jobs at 40 companies in Arlington, VA

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Embedded Linux Software Systems Engineer
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Kastle Systems
Kastle Systems: Provides managed security and property technology for buildings and businesses
4+ YOEBachelor's degree,4+ years embedded Linux (IoT) experience,2+ years BuildRoot/Yocto management,REST API experience,network deployment knowledge,DHCP/NAT skills,cryptography familiarity,excellent US English communication.
BuildRoot, Yocto, C, C++, Python, Shell, REST, Confluence Cloud, AWS, Azure
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Embedded Linux Engineer, C++
El Segundo or Washington or Huntsville
$131k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
Varda Space Industries: Develops in-orbit manufacturing platforms and reentry capsules for pharmaceuticals.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience, 3+ years developing spacecraft or safety-critical software, and strong C++ experience. Preferred: embedded systems, aerospace, CCSDS, F' or cFS, Python, Rust, and hardware interfaces.
C++, Linux, Python, Rust, F', cFS, CCSDS, SPI, I2C, CAN, EtherCAT, RTOS
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Embedded Systems Engineer
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Kastle Systems
Kastle Systems: Managed security services provider for commercial and residential properties.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE; 5+ years IoT Linux; 3+ years C++ in embedded RTOS; 2+ years peripheral protocols; 2+ years serial/streaming; strong communication.
C, C++, Python, Shell scripting, Linux
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Senior Embedded Systems Developer
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$100k-$245k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical or computer engineering, 6+ years developing embedded hardware/software, programming experience, cybersecurity analysis, communication protocols, travel up to 10%, and eligibility for Interim Secret and TS/SCI clearances.
FPGA, systems-on-a-chip (SoC), real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontrollers, Vivado Design Suite, Vitis, STM32Cube, VHDL, Verilog, C, C++, Rust, I2C, USB, SPI, JTAG, TCP/IP, Altium, electronic design automation (EDA), Linux, Universal Verification Methodology (UVM)
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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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Software Engineer III - Embedded Systems
Jessup, Maryland, United States
$99k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thorlabs
Thorlabs: Designs and manufactures photonics equipment and specialized optical components.
7+ YOE7+ years firmware/software development for instrumentation; BS required (MS preferred); expertise in C/C++ for embedded real-time systems, RTOS, GUI development, Python, GIT, and Linux; strong debugging and electronics skills.
C, C++, C#, Qt, Python, GIT, Azure DevOps, Linux, FreeRTOS, STM32, Linux Bash, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter
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Embedded Software Engineer - Edge ML/Low SWaP Systems
Herndon, Virginia, United States
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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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Embedded Systems Developer, Cyber Research (76362)
Columbus or Chantilly
HybridFull Time
Battelle
Battelle: Conducts scientific research and manages national laboratories for clients.
2+ YOEDevelop low-level firmware and tooling for embedded platforms; experience in C/C++ and Python, debugging with gdb/JTAG/SWD, familiarity with embedded architectures; US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
C, C++, gdb, JTAG, SWD, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, Python, Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, Linux, VxWorks, QNX
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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Valmet
ValmetNasdaq Helsinki: VALMT: Provides process technologies and automation systems for industrial manufacturing.
7+ YOE7+ years embedded Linux development experience with Yocto, kernel and driver expertise, strong C/C++ skills, real-time system design (PREEMPT_RT), debugging/profiling tools, and proven technical leadership.
Yocto, Valgrind, perf, oprofile, PREEMPT_RT, C, C++, Linux kernel
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRSNASDAQ: DRS: Designs and integrates advanced defense technologies for military customers.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related engineering field and 5+ years' experience. Requires C/C++, Python, Linux, embedded systems, ARM, FPGA, drivers, networking, Git or SVN, and technical leadership.
C, C++, Python, Linux, Windows, ARM, FPGA, TCP/IP, UART, I²C, PCIe, Git, SVN, Jira, Docker, VITA 49
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Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Level 5
Linthicum, Maryland, United States
$169k-$254k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/SE or STEM with 12+ years embedded software experience (or 10+ with MS, 8+ with PhD). Proficient in C++, Linux, embedded real-time systems, integration, and lifecycle processes. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI required.
C++, Linux, Python, GDB, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket
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Embedded Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4
Dulles, Virginia, United States
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEActive U.S. Top-Secret/TS/SCI clearance, advanced C/C++ and Python skills, embedded systems and RTOS experience, Linux proficiency, BS/MS/PhD in STEM with relevant years of experience, and avionics integration/test knowledge.
C, C++, Python, Linux, UART, Synchronous Serial, MIL-STD-1553, SPACEWIRE, SPI, Stellar, CFS, Yocto, Vulcan
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Embedded Software Engineer II
Germantown, Maryland, United States
$72k-$98k/yr HybridFull Time
Wabtec
WabtecNYSE: WAB: Manufacturer of equipment and digital solutions for rail transportation.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 1–3 years of experience. Requires C/C++, Bash or Python, Linux or Unix-based real-time operating systems, software design, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces.
C, C++, Bash, Python, Linux, Unix, QNX, FreeRTOS
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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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Edge AI Systems Engineer - Public Sector
Washington or Austin
HybridFull Time
webAI
webAI: Secure on-device AI infrastructure for distributed enterprise applications
6+ YOE6+ years experience in RF/networking, tactical radio systems, embedded/edge AI, signal processing; proficiency in Python and C++; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Linux fluency and multi-architecture development.
Python, C++, Linux, x86, Jetson, ARM64
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Software and Systems Development Engineer – Test Framework
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$120k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Markon
Markon: Delivers management and technical consulting services to federal agencies.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph,5+ years software development,proficiency in Python or Rust and Bash,experience with distributed systems,CI/CD,containerization,Linux,datastores,Amazon CDK,and embedded systems familiarity.
Python, Rust, Bash, PostgreSQL, GraphDB, DynamoDB, Amazon CDK, Amazon Pipelines, Gitlab Pipelines, GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CloudWatch, pytest, pytest-bdd, robot, behave
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Embedded Software Dev Engineer III, Amazon Leo for Government - Leo Modem Module Software Team
Redmond or Arlington or Northridge
$168k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen required. 5+ years professional software development and systems design experience. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. Experience with embedded Linux/RTOS, networking protocols, hardware-software integration, and mentoring engineers.
Embedded Linux, RTOS, TCP/IP, UDP, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
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Electrical/Firmware Engineer - Hardware Team (IoT + DoD Systems)
United States or Tysons
$92k-$158k/yr RemoteFull Time
LMI
LMI: Provides management consulting and digital solutions to 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
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CNO Test Engineer
Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
$120k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Set of X
Set of X: Provides specialized engineering services for U.S. national security missions.
5+ YOE5+ years experience in test engineering for embedded systems; Python/Ruby/JavaScript development, network configuration, Wireshark, Linux; TS/SCI with polygraph required.
Python, Ruby, Javascript, Wireshark, Linux, SmartBear, SVN, GIT, Atlassian
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Senior Software Engineer - Architecture & Systems Design
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$94k-$198k/yr HybridFull Time
CACI International
CACI InternationalNYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and engineering services for government agencies.
5+ YOERequires 5–7+ years of embedded or high-performance software engineering, a BS or MS in a relevant field, strong C++ skills, Linux experience, architecture design, concurrency, build systems, DevOps, and performance debugging.
C++, Python, Linux, Conan, Docker, GitLab, vTune, perf, gdb, valgrind, FPGA, CI/CD, UML, 3GPP, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15