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# Embedded Software Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,900.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Xml Technologies, Rust (Programming Language), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Gitlab, SC Clearance, Containerization, Selinux, Information Technology, Extreme Programming, Aws Iot, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://justjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17970083?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17970083%2FEmbedded-Software-Engineer-Senior-Hawaii-Honolulu

## About the Role

* 2+ years of experience in software development and with embedded systems
 * 2+ years ofexperienceintegrating CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, or FPGAs into edge pipelines
 * Experience with zero-trust designs for isolation, hardening, and least privileged run-times, and designing packaged edge stacks thatsyncto the cloud butoperateindependently at the tactical edge
 * Experience with programming languages, such as C or C++, Rust, and Python
 * Experience with containerization technologies, micro-service network architecture, and CI/CD tools, including GitLab
 * Experience with Agilemethodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
 * Experience in creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
 * Knowledge of the broader ecosystem and technical environment of software programming
 * Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Nice If You Have:

 * 2+ years of experience with embedded software languages and products, such as Embedded Platforms,FreeRTOS, VxWorks,Red Hat Enterprise Linux,SELinux, Ansible, Bash scripting, Make, and XML technologies
 * Experience deploying optimized AI models to embedded targets
 * Experience with quantization, pruning, and model telemetry at the edge
 * Top Secret clearance
 * AWS IoT Core or Greengrass Certification,orSolutions ArchitectCertification
 * NVIDIA Certified ProfessionalCertification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Skills Assessment As part of Booz Allen's skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.

## Description

You'll integrate CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, and FPGAs into rugged platforms,optimizeAI models for real-time inference, and harden solutions against cyber and physical threats. Ifyou'repassionate about accelerators, RTOS, and zero-trust security, and want to make an impact where it matters most, this is your chance. Your work will power critical decisions forthe Department of War.


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