123 embedded systems engineer jobs at 70 companies in Annapolis, MD

PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
Node.js, Python, Elasticsearch, Redis
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Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
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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Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer
Woburn or Arlington or Melbourne or San Diego or Arlington or Woburn or Melbourne or San Diego
$110k-$151k/yr HybridFull Time
Systems & Technology Research
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
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Embedded Systems Design Engineer
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.
Bachelor's in EE/CE, experience with MATLAB/C/C++/Python, embedded systems and FPGA knowledge, eligible for Interim Secret clearance (US citizen).
MATLAB, C/C++, Python, VHDL, Verilog, Software Defined Radio (SDR)
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Embedded Systems Engineer
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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 Software Systems Engineer (Embedded Flight Systems)
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Trident Systems
Trident Systems: Develops high-performance electronics for space and defense.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related field; 6+ years in software systems engineering, embedded software, avionics, or flight systems; real-time embedded software experience; hardware/software integration; strong communication.
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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
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 Developer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$69k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
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.
C/C++, Python, Embedded software, DevOps, Automation, Virtualization, Security
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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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Embedded Developer
Annapolis Junction or Fort Meade
OnsiteFull Time
Woodsong Technologies
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.
C, C++, Python, Windows, Linux, VxWorks, uC/OS
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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
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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 Linux Engineer
Arlington or New York or District of Columbia
$210k-$250k/yr RemoteFull Time
Quartermaster AI
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.
C++, Python, Yocto Project, ROS2, NVIDIA Jetson, TensorRT, CUDA, AWS IoT Jobs, Mender, Starlink, Peplink, iptables, nftables, USRP, RTL-SDR, TCP/IP, 802.11s, BATMAN, NMEA
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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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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 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
Arlington, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apogee Research
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.
C, C++, POSIX
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Embedded Developer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$55-$80/hr OnsiteFull Time
EverWatch
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.
C++, Java, Python, pytest, GIT, Maven, Bamboo, Jenkins, Jenkins Scripting, XML, XLST, CppUnit, GMock
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Control Systems Engineer
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or San Diego or Seattle or London
$130k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
3+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering/CS, 3+ years HIL/SIL or embedded systems integration, proficiency with real-time platforms (dSPACE, NI VeriStand), strong Python/C/C++ skills, familiarity with PX4/ArduPilot and drone protocols, and ability to obtain US security clearance.
dSPACE, NI VeriStand, Python, C, C++, PX4, ArduPilot, ROS, ROS 2, MATLAB, Simulink, MAVLink, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, CI/CD, FPGA, Embedded Linux
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Radar Systems Engineer
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$127k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Integration Innovation
Integration Innovation: Engineering, cybersecurity, and simulation solutions for defense agencies.
10+ YOEBS or MS in electrical engineering or related field; 10 years experience; radar waveform design, signal processing; RF/microwave engineering; MATLAB/Simulink; DSP; real-time embedded; RF test equipment.
MATLAB, Simulink, RF test equipment, Spectrum analyzer