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# Junior Embedded Systems Developer

- **Company:** Battelle Memorial Institute
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Real-Time Operating Systems, Reverse Engineering, System Programming, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology, IDA Pro, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1BAE5079B1034296B91573E3022EDFFF/job/

## About the Role

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working at a low level, is curious about how systems operate beneath the surface, and wants to grow their skills in embedded development within a research-driven environment., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent experience

 * Experience programming in C or C++ Familiarity with embedded systems or microcontrollers through coursework, projects, internships, or professional experience
 * Basic understanding of debugging techniques and tools
 * Experience scripting in Python or similar language
 * Interest in low-level software development and embedded systems
 * Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment while continuing to learn new technologies
 * Strong curiosity about how systems work internally
 * Must be a US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a DoD Secret or higher clearance, * Familiarity with assembly language (ARM, MIPS, x86, or similar architectures)
 * Experience working with development boards or embedded hardware
 * Exposure to embedded Linux or RTOS environments
 * Familiarity with debugging interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG, or SWD
 * Exposure to reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or BinaryNinja
 * Participation in security research, CTFs, or hardware/firmware projects
 * Internship or academic project experience related to embedded systems or firmware development

## Description

As a Junior Embedded Systems Developer, you will work alongside experienced vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, and embedded developers who analyze embedded platforms across a wide range of architectures and operating systems. Your role will focus on developing tools, modifying firmware, and supporting research workflows that help our teams better understand embedded devices., * Assist in developing firmware, instrumentation, and internal tooling that supports reverse engineering and vulnerability research

 * Help modify and build embedded software used for experimentation and analysis
 * Work with researchers to develop scripts and utilities that improve analysis workflows
 * Interact with embedded hardware platforms including microcontrollers and development boards
 * Assist with debugging embedded software using tools such as gdb or hardware debuggers
 * Support the development of automation tools and internal research utilities
 * Collaborate with vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers to better understand embedded device behavior
 * Document tools, workflows, and development processes


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