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98 embedded systems engineer jobs at 58 companies in Virginia

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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 Engineer
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
$72k-$247k/yr OnsiteFull Time
HII
HIINYSE: HII: Builds naval ships and provides global defense technology solutions.
5+ YOEUS citizenship and willingness to obtain Top Secret clearance; degree in EE/CE/CS or related; experience with SystemVerilog, SystemC, C/C++, Matlab, simulators, scripting, and revision control; mid-level engineering experience.
SystemVerilog, SystemC, C/C++, Matlab, Questa, VCS, Verdi, OneSpin 360EC, Xcelium, Incisive, Riviera-Pro, Python, Bash, Tcl, make files, Perforce, git, SVN, IDA Pro, Ghidra
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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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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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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 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 Software Engineer
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
$79k-$119k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEUS citizen with ability to obtain Secret clearance, BS in STEM with 2+ years experience (or MS with 0), proficiency in C/C++, Linux or VxWorks, scripting (Python/Bash), CI/CD and version control, and embedded systems lifecycle.
C, C++, Linux, VxWorks, Python, Bash, Batch, Git, Gitlabs, Github, Bitbucket, ClearCase, Rally, Jira, CAMEO, Rational
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Embedded Software Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$69k-$158k/yr HybridFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
Experience developing embedded/real-time systems in C/C++, scripting for automation, hardware integration with FPGAs or microcontrollers, real-time testing, Agile experience, and Top Secret clearance eligibility; bachelor\u0002s degree in a STEM field.
C, C++, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Jira, FPGA, microcontroller
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Embedded Software Engineer
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
$81k-$142k/yr OnsiteFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
4+ YOERequires bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with 4+ years experience (2+ with master’s), ability to obtain DOD clearance, strong C/C++ skills for real-time embedded systems, RTOS experience, hardware interface knowledge, and debugging tool proficiency.
C/C++, RTOS, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, VxWorks, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, oscilloscopes, digital power supplies, multimeters, JTAG, Git, VHDL, Verilog
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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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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
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 Software Engineer (SOSA/VITA 90)
Virginia, United States
$102k-$200k/yr RemoteFull Time
Arcfield
Arcfield: Systems engineering and mission support for defense and space.
3+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science; experience in embedded C/C++, SOSA, VITA, Linux kernel modules, RTOS/Embedded Linux drivers, high-speed interfaces, and modular open systems.
C, C++, Linux, RTOS, Embedded Linux, PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, DMA, VITA 49, VITA 90, VITA 46.11, IPMI, BMC, SOSA, MORA
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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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Embedded Android Software Engineer
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
$115k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Riverside Research
Riverside Research: Independent non-profit performing scientific research for national security.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE, 3+ years embedded Linux development (Yocto/Buildroot), C/C++ and Android (Kotlin/Java) experience, git/repo and AOSP knowledge, networking fundamentals, system-level debugging, and eligibility for security clearance.
C, C++, Kotlin, Java, Linux, Yocto, Buildroot, git, repo, AOSP, AOSP Telephony, Make, CMake, Cargo, tcpdump, strace, dmesg, ip, ss, Rust, iptables, NAT, VPN, udev, /dev, sysfs, procfs, ARM, Raspberry Pi
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Lead Engineer - Embedded SW Development
Salem, Virginia, United States
$89k-$149k/yr OnsiteFull Time
GE Vernova
GE VernovaNYSE: GEV: Designs and services technologies for global power generation and electrification.
6+ YOELead embedded firmware development for wind turbine pitch system; 6+ years in firmware; C/C++, motor control, power electronics, design, testing; bachelor's in CS or engineering.
C/C++, PLC, MS Visual Studio TFS, UART, SPI, I2C, GitHub, MATLAB, Python
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