70 embedded systems software engineer jobs at 33 companies in Fredericksburg, VA
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Embedded Software Engineer
El Segundo or Washington or Huntsville
$131k-$184k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries: Varda is a microgravity-enabled life sciences that processes materials in orbit and returns them to Earth.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience, 3+ years developing spacecraft or safety-critical software, real-time embedded systems experience, and C++ development expertise.
Embedded Software Engineer - Edge ML/Low SWaP Systems
Herndon, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Expedition Technology: Employee-owned defense technology developing AI/ML C5ISR solutions for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies.
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.
Apogee Research: Defense research and development firm delivering software and network technologies for DoD and Intelligence communities.
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.
Embedded Networking Systems Engineer for Space Application
Manassas, Virginia, United States
$147k-$249k/yrOnsiteFull Time
BAE SystemsLSE: BA.: Global defense, aerospace, and security technology.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree or higher in engineering or science, 10+ years of network hardware/software/systems development, network architecture expertise, embedded systems knowledge, and U.S. citizenship.
TCP/IP, Ethernet, LAN, WAN, Layer 2, Layer 3, SpaceWire, PCIe, OpenVPX, SpaceVPX, SysML, Model Based Engineering (MBE), RMF, TEMPEST
Two Six Technologies: Private defense technology delivering cybersecurity, data, and mission solutions to U.S. national security customers.
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.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
2+ YOEBachelor’s in STEM with 2 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree; active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship; C/C++, Python, Linux, embedded systems, RTOS, and avionics integration experience.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's in STEM plus 2 years relevant experience or a master's degree; active U.S. Secret clearance and citizenship; C/C++, Python, Linux, embedded systems, RTOS, and avionics integration experience.
Software Engineer (Mid/Senior) - Embedded Systems & HITL
Reston or Washington
$140k-$200k/yrOnsiteFull Time
ZTI Solutions: ZTI Solutions is a privately owned cybersecurity and IT consulting firm serving federal, defense, and commercial organizations.
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.
Embedded Software Dev Engineer III, Amazon Leo for Government - Leo Modem Module Software Team
Redmond or Arlington or Northridge
$168k-$227k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Kuiper SystemsNasdaq Global Select Market: AMZN: Developing a low Earth orbit satellite network to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet connectivity.
5+ YOEU.S. citizen required. 5+ years professional software development and systems design experience. Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred. Experience with embedded Linux/RTOS, networking protocols, hardware-software integration, and mentoring engineers.
Rolls-RoyceLondon Stock Exchange: RR: A global industrial technology focused on power and propulsion systems.
1+ YOEEngineering degree and 1+ years for Engineer I or 2+ years for Engineer II; safety-critical embedded control systems experience; SysML and Simulink familiarity; U.S. citizenship required.
Rolls-RoyceLondon Stock Exchange: RR: A global industrial technology focused on power and propulsion systems.
1+ YOEEngineering degree in STEM, 1–2+ years of engineering experience depending on level, U.S. citizenship, safety-critical embedded control systems experience, and familiarity with SysML and Simulink.
Senior Software Engineer - Architecture & Systems Design
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$94k-$198k/yrHybridFull Time
CACINYSE: CACI: Provider of specialized IT and mission-critical government services.
5+ YOERequires 5–7+ years of embedded or high-performance software engineering, a BS or MS in a relevant field, strong C++ skills, Linux experience, architecture design, concurrency, build systems, DevOps, and performance debugging.
Software and Systems Development Engineer – Test Framework
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$120k-$200k/yrOnsiteFull Time
PLEX Solutions: Government consulting firm specializing in management and technical services.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph,5+ years software development,proficiency in Python or Rust and Bash,experience with distributed systems,CI/CD,containerization,Linux,datastores,Amazon CDK,and embedded systems familiarity.
Senior Software Engineer - Architecture & Systems Design
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$94k-$198k/yrHybridFull Time
CACINYSE: CACI: Provider of specialized IT and mission-critical government services.
5+ YOERequires 5–7+ years of embedded or high-performance software engineering, a BS or MS in a related field, strong C++, Linux, architecture, concurrency, build, DevOps, and performance-analysis experience.
Reflex: Defense and government technology delivering embedded software and hardware solutions.
Embedded systems and hardware-constrained ML experience; full-stack embedded software across firmware, UI, and ML deployment; startup mindset; occasional travel; U.S. security clearance eligible.
Technology Service Corporation: Employee-owned defense engineering and technology providing consulting and specialized products to government and industry clients.
Associate or bachelor's degree in a related engineering or computer science field; U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance; C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or JavaScript; embedded systems and software engineering experience.
WGS Systems: Maryland-based small defense engineering firm developing ISR systems for military, intelligence, and law-enforcement customers.
3+ YOE3+ years embedded software experience with C/C++; experience with embedded Linux/Yocto/OpenWRT, RTOS (FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS), device drivers, board bring-up, system modeling; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance required.
MORSE Corp: Employee-owned defense technology consultancy delivering algorithm, software, and systems-engineering services to U.S. national-security customers.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years of software development experience, C++ expertise, Python proficiency, hardware and embedded systems knowledge, Docker/Docker-compose/Kubernetes experience, and a Computer Science degree or equivalent experience.
United States or Arlington or Denver or Merritt Island
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Airbus U.S. Space & Defense: Private U.S. aerospace and defense contractor serving government customers with satellites, aircraft, helicopters, communications, and uncrewed systems.
15+ YOEBachelor's in STEM (masters preferred). 15+ years' experience (12+ with masters) in space/embedded flight software. US citizenship, ability to obtain government clearance, proficiency in C/C++, embedded development, real-time systems, GNC and HIL testing.