106 embedded systems engineer jobs at 63 companies in Gainesville, 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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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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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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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 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
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
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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Embedded Developer
Annapolis Junction or Fort Meade
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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 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 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
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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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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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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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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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)