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Software Engineer III - Embedded Systems
Jessup, Maryland, United States
$99k-$130k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Thorlabs
Thorlabs: Privately held photonics manufacturer designing and making components, instruments, and systems for scientific research and industry.
7+ YOE7+ years firmware/software development for instrumentation; BS required (MS preferred); expertise in C/C++ for embedded real-time systems, RTOS, GUI development, Python, GIT, and Linux; strong debugging and electronics skills.
C, C++, C#, Qt, Python, GIT, Azure DevOps, Linux, FreeRTOS, STM32, Linux Bash, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter
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Embedded Software Engineer
Germantown, Maryland, United States
$125k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
Qrypt
Qrypt: Private cybersecurity providing quantum-secure encryption for enterprise, government, and sensitive data.
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
El Segundo or Washington or Huntsville
$131k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Varda Space Industries
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.
C++, Python, Rust, RTOS, Linux
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Systems Engineer for Embedded Software
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$105k-$290k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: University-affiliated research center serving national security and science.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field, 10+ years' experience, software project leadership, embedded systems expertise, agile knowledge, and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
Agile, machine learning
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Embedded Software Engineer - Edge ML/Low SWaP Systems
Herndon, Virginia, United States
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Expedition Technology
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.
NVIDIA Jetson, Docker, Linux, Python, CUDA, PyTorch, ONNX
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Embedded Software Engineer
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Apogee Research
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.
C, C++, POSIX
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Embedded Networking Systems Engineer for Space Application
Manassas, Virginia, United States
$147k-$249k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BAE Systems
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
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Embedded Software Engineer II
Germantown, Maryland, United States
$72k-$98k/yr HybridFull Time
Wabtec Corporation
Wabtec CorporationNYSE: WAB: Global provider of equipment, digital solutions, and services for rail.
1+ YOEBachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 1–3 years of experience. Requires C/C++, Bash or Python, Linux or Unix-based real-time operating systems, software design, IP protocols, and hardware interfaces.
C, C++, Bash, Python, Linux, Unix, QNX, FreeRTOS
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer
Massachusetts or New Hampshire or Ashburn
$109k-$145k/yr RemoteFull Time
Defense Solutions Division
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
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Arlington or Woburn or Boston or Dayton or Melbourne or Carlsbad
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Systems & Technology Research
Systems & Technology Research: Advanced research and development for national security and defense.
Active Secret clearance, expertise in real-time DSP software (C++17), experience with radar/EW systems, Xilinx MPSoC/RFSoC experience, strong communication, and relevant technical degree.
C++17, Xilinx MPSoC, RFSoC, CUDA, MATLAB
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Principal or Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Annapolis, Maryland, United States
$109k-$204k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of embedded software experience, or equivalent advanced-degree experience. Requires C++, Python, embedded systems, Linux or Windows, technical leadership, microelectronics, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
C++, Python, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, JavaScript, Qt, CUDA, ArrayFire, Docker, Kubernetes
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Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$129k-$193k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Two Six Technologies
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.
Ghidra, Python, QEMU, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja
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Embedded Flight Software Engineer – Level 5
Linthicum, Maryland, United States
$169k-$254k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
12+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/SE or STEM with 12+ years embedded software experience (or 10+ with MS, 8+ with PhD). Proficient in C++, Linux, embedded real-time systems, integration, and lifecycle processes. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI required.
C++, Linux, Python, GDB, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket
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Software Engineer (Mid/Senior) - Embedded Systems & HITL
Reston or Washington
$140k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ZTI Solutions
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.
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 Developer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$55-$80/hr OnsiteFull Time
EverWatch Solutions
EverWatch Solutions: Private government-solutions delivering software, cybersecurity, analytics, and deployed mission support to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies.
6+ YOERequires 6+ years of software development and systems engineering experience, C++ and Java, Python, pytest, automated testing, bachelor's degree, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
C++, Java, Python, pytest, C, Git, Maven, Bamboo, Jenkins, XML, XSLT, CppUnit, GMock
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Embedded Software Dev Engineer III, Amazon Leo for Government - Leo Modem Module Software Team
Redmond or Arlington or Northridge
$168k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kuiper Systems
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.
Embedded Linux, RTOS, TCP/IP, UDP, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
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Software Systems Controls Engineer I & II
Reston, Virginia, United States
$95k-$192k/yr HybridFull Time
Rolls-Royce
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.
SysML, Simulink, Python, C, C++, Groovy, Cameo, Capella, MATLAB Simulink, PREEvision, SCADE, Jenkins, Rapita
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Software Systems Controls Engineer I & II
Reston, Virginia, United States
$95k-$192k/yr HybridFull Time
Rolls-Royce
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.
SysML, Simulink, Python, C, C++, Groovy, Cameo, Capella, Matlab Simulink, PREEvision, SCADE, Jenkins, Rapita
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Embedded Developer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$69k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Global firm providing management, technology, and engineering consulting services.
6+ YOETS/SCI with polygraph required; 6+ years software development experience (C++ and Java), systems analysis/integration, Python and pytest experience, assembly language experience, and a bachelor’s degree.
C++, Java, Python, pytest, assembly, C, GIT, Maven, Bamboo, Jenkins, XML, XLST, CppUnit, GMock
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Embedded Developer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$69k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Global firm providing management, technology, and engineering consulting services.
6+ YOE6+ years C++ and Java development, 6+ years in software system requirements/design/development/integration/testing, experience with Python, pytest, and assembly languages; TS/SCI with polygraph required; Bachelor's degree required.
C++, Java, Python, pytest, assembly languages, Git, Maven, Bamboo, Jenkins, XML, XLST, CppUnit, GMock
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