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# Cleared Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Yellow Duck Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Assembly Language, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), VxWorks
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8198f14d121a57e5

## About the Role

Yellow Duck Technologies is seeking an expert-level Embedded Systems Engineer with 12+ years of experience in analyzing, developing, and leading embedded systems projects. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in embedded assembly languages such as ARM, PPC, and MIPS, with a strong background in researching and developing within embedded environments like VxWorks, ELDK, or custom operating systems. This role requires technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate with customers to define milestones and drive complex tasks to completion. The candidate must be self-motivated, capable of leading teams, and comfortable working on highly technical, mission-driven projects., * Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

 * 12+ years of experience analyzing and developing embedded systems.
 * Bachelor's degree in a related field or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Extensive experience with embedded assembly languages.
 * Proficiency in Python, C, and Assembly (ASM) development.
 * Strong understanding of embedded environments.
 * Familiarity with debugging tools.
 * Ability to lead technical teams and coordinate with customers on research initiatives.
 * Experience breaking down complex problems into structured milestones.
 * Self-driven researcher with a track record of successfully completing highly technical, mission-critical tasks.



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