39 embedded systems engineer jobs at 27 companies in Culpeper, VA

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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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Senior Software Systems Engineer (Embedded Flight Systems)
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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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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Embedded Software Engineer
King George, Virginia, United States
$69k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
3+ YOE3+ years embedded systems experience with microcontrollers/FPGA, proficiency in C/C++, hardware interfaces (SPI, UART), debugging, interpreting schematics, and Secret clearance.
C, C++, FPGA, SPI, UART
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Embedded Software Engineer
King George, Virginia, United States
$69k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
3+ YOE3+ years embedded systems experience with microcontrollers/FPGA, proficiency in C/C++, SPI/UART, ability to read schematics/datasheets, security clearance (Secret) required.
C, C++, FPGA, microcontroller, SPI, UART
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Electrical Engineer II (Embedded Systems)
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$85k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thorlabs
Thorlabs: Designs and manufactures photonics equipment and specialized optical components.
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.
Altium Designer, SPICE, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, C/C++, ARM Cortex, I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, BOMs
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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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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 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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Senior Systems Engineer - Athena Control Systems
Sterling, Virginia, United States
$96k-$182k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
RTXNYSE: RTX: RTX provides advanced aerospace and defense systems and services.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen able to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance. STEM degree with 5+ years experience (or advanced degree +3). Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, safety-critical embedded systems, manufacturing and root-cause analysis.
MATLAB, Simulink
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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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Secure Systems Research and Development Engineer
Reston or Annapolis Junction or State College
$92k-$201k/yr HybridFull Time
Penn State University
Penn State University: Provides higher education and conducts extensive academic research programs.
0+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering/Science required; experience 0–5+ years depending on level. Requires software/system engineering, embedded/cloud development, Windows/*NIX administration, programming in C/Java/Python, cybersecurity testing knowledge, and active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
C, Java, Python, Ansible, JIRA, Confluence, Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi, Oscilloscope, SpecAns, SDR
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Electrical Engineer - Robotics
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
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HDT Global
HDT Global: Manufacturer of expeditionary infrastructure and equipment for defense sectors.
3+ YOE3-7 years experience; Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred; strong electronics and embedded systems skills.
Altium, Spice, Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, CAN bus, RS232, RS422, RS485, USB, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, ARM processors, MCUs, DSPs, Verilog, VHDL
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Project Engineer - Maritime
Reston, Virginia, United States
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Viasat
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provides global satellite-based broadband and secure communication services.
10+ YOEBachelor's in EE/CE or related, 10+ years in communication systems, experience with IP networking, embedded Linux and containerization, system engineering, troubleshooting, leadership across multidisciplinary teams, and active TS clearance; travel up to 30%.
IP networking, routing, firewalls, embedded Linux, containerization technologies, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Power Meter, traffic generator
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Sterling, Virginia, United States
HybridFull Time
Axon
AxonNASDAQ: AXON: Develops weapons and software for law enforcement and safety.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related), proven mechanical design and system integration experience, CAD proficiency, prototyping and fabrication skills, thermal/structural analysis experience, knowledge of embedded systems and MIL STDs, strong communication.
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FEA, 3D printers, drills, bandsaws
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Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level)
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Obsidian Solutions Group: Delivers technology-enabled and mission-oriented solutions to government agencies.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Electrical Engineering; 5+ years of experience; analog/digital circuit design; PCB design; embedded systems; documentation; U.S. citizenship; eligible for security clearance.
PCB design tools, Electrical test equipment, Simulation tools
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Electrical Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$104k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: Provides advanced technology and mission support for government agencies.
5+ YOERequires TS/SCI with Polygraph. BS + 5 yrs or MS + 3 yrs (or additional experience in lieu). Expertise in electrical/computer engineering focused on embedded hardware/software, system design, test, and strong verbal/written communication.
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Senior Hardware Engineer
Ashburn or Boston or Salem
$95k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Curtiss-Wright
Curtiss-WrightNYSE: CW: Engineers and manufactures critical components for aerospace and defense.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years DoD embedded systems/hardware design experience, US citizenship required, DoD security clearance preferred, experience with SBC/FPGA/VPX/HDI PCB and Siemens Expedition tools.
Siemens Expedition DX Designer (SCH), Siemens Expedition PCB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, 3U VPX, 6U VPX, FPGA, SBC, High-density interconnect (HDI), Liquid-Flow-Through (LFT)
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Electronic Design Engineer
Mount Crawford, Virginia, United States
$65k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Power Monitors
Power Monitors: Designs and manufactures electrical power quality recording and analysis instruments.
3+ YOE3+ years embedded systems or electronic hardware design experience; familiarity with ARM/DSPs, embedded Linux/FreeRTOS, wireless and real‑time interfaces; schematic/PCB and analog/power experience preferred.
ARM, DSPs, embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, PQ Canvass, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB, cellular networks
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Electrical Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$104k-$166k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Peraton
Peraton: National security and mission-critical government technology services provider.
5+ YOETS/SCI with polygraph required. Experience designing and integrating embedded electronics and firmware for mission-critical systems. BS/BA with 5 years or MS/MA with 3 years (or equivalent experience). PCB, RF, UAS, sensors, and system test experience desired.