56 embedded systems software engineer jobs at 36 companies in Virginia
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Embedded Software Engineer
Salem, Virginia, United States
$91k-$130k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Wabtec CorporationNYSE: WAB: Global provider of equipment, digital solutions, and services for rail.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in electrical or software engineering, 5+ years designing embedded systems, and C/C++ microcontroller experience. Requires firmware, testing, communication protocols, PCB tools, and technical communication skills.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
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.
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
Defense Solutions Division: Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions is a defense-electronics division supplying rugged computing, communications, avionics, and subsystems to military customers.
8+ YOEU.S. citizenship, active U.S. DoD clearance, bachelor's degree, 8–12+ years software development experience, 5+ years software systems development, and 4+ years project leadership experience.
C, C++, Linux, Red Hat, LynxOS, WindRiver, VxWorks, Bash, Csh, Python, LabVIEW, IPMI, Visual Studio, Eclipse, AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Vitis, Petalinux, GCC, CMake, Yocto, Microsoft Office, IBM Rational DOORS, Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, GreenHills Multi SW Development Suite, COSMIC SW Development Suite, ClearQuest, VectorCAST, LynxOS Hypervisor
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.
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.
Psionic: Private aerospace technology developing LiDAR-based navigation systems for defense, commercial, and space vehicles in GPS-denied environments.
7+ YOEBachelor's in Computer or Electrical Engineering, 7+ years of digital design electrical engineering experience, embedded systems and FPGA expertise, communication protocols, source control, and U.S. work eligibility.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, C, C+, C++, Xilinx Ultrascale+, Verilog, VHDL, MATLAB, Simulink, OpenCV, OpenCL, FPGA, UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, PCIe, Fiber Channel, Serial Rapid IO
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.
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.
Cubic DTECH Mission Solutions: Private American defense and public-transportation technology serving governments, military forces, transit agencies, and commercial customers.
8+ YOE8+ years embedded software experience (or 6+ with MS), strong C and C++, embedded systems and debugging, Unix/Linux proficiency, unit testing, ability to work with hardware teams; eligible for DOD security clearance.
PingWind: Service-disabled veteran-owned IT and management consulting serving federal agencies with cybersecurity, software, supply-chain, and digital-transformation services.
3+ YOESecret clearance required (TS/SCI eligible), B.S. in engineering/science, 3+ years with degree (7+ without), proficiency in C/C++, Python, embedded/UAV systems, networking, and SDLC.