140 embedded system engineer jobs at 74 companies in Washington, DC
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Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
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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.
Chantilly or Annapolis Junction or El Segundo or Aurora
$69k-$158k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
10+ YOE10+ years embedded software, 7+ years C/C++ and Python, security clearance TS/SCI with polygraph, BS degree; experience with embedded systems for government programs.
Woburn or Arlington or Melbourne or San Diego or Arlington or Woburn or Melbourne or San Diego
$110k-$151k/yrHybridFull Time
Systems & Technology Research: Develops advanced technology for national security and defense applications.
Proficiency in C/C++, Python; emulation/virtualization experience; active security clearance; BS in computer/ electrical engineering or related field; familiarity with QEMU and embedded systems.
C/C++, Python, QEMU, Git, Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja
Woodsong Technologies: Provides engineering and technical services for defense and intelligence agencies.
1+ YOETS/SCI w/polygraph required. 1+ year with BS in CS/EE/CE or 5+ years embedded experience. Proficiency in C,C++,Python, low-level programming on Windows/Linux/RTOS, testing and troubleshooting embedded systems.
Embedded Operating System Software Developer – Level 3 or 4
Linthicum, Maryland, United States
$109k-$204k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEExperience developing embedded real-time systems in C/C++ and Python, embedded OS experience, Yocto/Linux and Bash scripting, FPGA/VHDL knowledge, software integration and debugging, ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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.
Embedded Operating System Software Developer – Level 3 or 4
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
$109k-$163k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEExperience developing embedded real-time systems in C, C++, and Python; experience with embedded OS, Yocto, Linux, VHDL/FPGA, Bash scripting, software configuration management, and ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Quartermaster AI: Deploying AI-powered sensor networks for maritime domain awareness.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded Linux/platform software experience; strong C++ and Python; Yocto, ROS2, Jetson/TensorRT/CUDA experience; networking, OTA update systems, hardware bring-up, and cross-boundary debugging skills.
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.
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.
Apogee Research: Develops advanced cyber and systems engineering for national security.
Develop and debug low-level embedded software (C/C++) for tactical systems on POSIX-compliant OSes; support lab and field tests; US citizenship required and ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance.
Embedded Software Engineer - Edge ML/Low SWaP Systems
Herndon, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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.
EverWatchNYSE: BAH: Provides advanced software and intelligence solutions for government agencies.
6+ YOE6+ years software development using C++ and Java, 6+ years systems analysis/design/integration/testing, Python and pytest experience, ability to create automated tests, TS/SCI with polygraph required, Bachelor's degree.
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.
Visionist: Provides software engineering and data analytics for national security.
6+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, Bachelor's in a technical discipline (or 4yrs experience),6yrs reverse engineering (4yrs with MS),expertise in C/C++/Python,network programming,EMR? no,communication and fielded systems support.
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
Bachelor's in CS/CE/SE/math, experience with digital logic, microcontrollers and embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++, Linux and real-time environments, hardware-software integration, US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
RTXNYSE: RTX: Provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
5+ YOEU.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance required; STEM degree and minimum 5 years experience; experience developing real-time C++ software on Linux or VxWorks for hardware/firmware-integrated systems; mentoring and proposal support.
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.