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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Anonymous Employer
- **Location:** Dulles, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9134362/embedded-software-engineer

## About the Role

Active TS/SCI clearance
Strong C/C++ and Python development experience
Linux and Git experience
Embedded software or firmware development
Ability to work directly with hardware and low-level interfaces

Desired Experience:

BSP or device driver development
UART, SPI, MIL-STD-1553, RS-422, or SpaceWire
Embedded Linux environments
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GitLab, or CI/CD pipelines
Aerospace, avionics, spacecraft, or defense programs

What You'll Do:

Develop and integrate embedded software for mission-critical systems
Support hardware/software integration and testing
Participate in design, verification, and troubleshooting activities
Collaborate with software, systems, and hardware engineers

## Description

Seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support advanced national security and space-focused programs. This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical embedded systems, flight software, and hardware integration efforts in a highly collaborative engineering environment.