91 embedded systems engineer jobs at 59 companies in Dahlgren, VA

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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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Junior Embedded Systems Developer (76361)
Columbus or Chantilly
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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 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 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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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 - Embedded Systems
Vienna, Virginia, United States
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Estes Aerospace
Estes Aerospace: Design and development of rockets and aerospace hardware.
Design and validate analog/digital circuits, PCB layouts, harnesses, and embedded firmware; experience with circuit design, PCB tools, and embedded C/C++ development.
C, C++, FPGA
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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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Embedded Software Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Apogee Research
Apogee Research: Develops advanced cyber and systems engineering for national security.
US citizen eligible for Top Secret clearance; extensive low-level software experience for tactical systems; high proficiency in C and C++; POSIX familiarity; debugging cyber-physical systems; limited travel for tests.
C, C++, POSIX
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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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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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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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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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Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Software
McKinney or Dallas or Arlington or United States
$87k-$165k/yr OnsiteFull Time
RTX
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.
C++, Linux, VxWorks, Git, GitLab, Artifactory, Scrum, DevSecOps
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Systems Engineer IV – Electrical Engineer (Hardware Forensics Lead)
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$170k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argo Cyber Systems
Argo Cyber Systems: Provides managed cybersecurity and incident response services to organizations.
10+ YOEU.S. citizen with active TS/SCI, bachelor’s in EE/CE/STEM, 10+ years in electrical/embedded/hardware security, lab establishment experience, soldering/micro-rework, flash recovery, oscilloscope/logic analyzer use, strong technical writing.
NAND, NOR, EEPROM, eMMC, UFS, JTAG, SPI, UART, SWD, I²C, Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, eMMC, UFS, EEPROM, SoC Architecture, Embedded Linux, ARM Processors, Trusted Platform Modules (TPM)
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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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FLIGHT SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Greenbelt, Maryland, United States
$90-$110/hr HybridPart Time
MCSG Technologies
MCSG Technologies: Provides information technology, engineering, and healthcare support services.
20+ YOELead flight software systems engineering across the mission lifecycle; experience with embedded flight software, architecture, requirements, verification, and integration; eligible for National Agency Check clearance.
C, C++, Python, Java, FORTRAN, Git, GitLab, DOORS, Jama, RTEMS, VxWorks, embedded Linux, CCSDS, SpaceWire, CI/CD, SysML