Senior Embedded Systems Engineer - Defense & Aerospace

Washington DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Remote Possible) | TS/SCI Clearance Required

Overview

Join a leading defense technology company revolutionizing edge computing and secure connectivity solutions for government and defense applications. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge hardware initiatives and drive architecture across multiple customer deployments.

Position Impact

You'll be part of a new team developing custom hardware and embedded solutions for critical national security applications. Your work will directly impact end users across the US Government and allied forces, solving real-world challenges that can't be addressed with existing commercial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance software solutions meeting stringent security requirements
• Process high-bandwidth sensor and network data streams for real-time analytics
• Develop bare-metal/RTOS embedded software for ARM/RISC-V targets
• Program and control System on Chips (SoCs) and FPGAs
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bringup and testing
• Debug hardware-software interfaces and system integration
• Design solutions optimized for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) constraints

Required Qualifications

• Active US Security Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• 2 years of software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C/C or Rust
• Experience with hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, PCI, AXI)
• Understanding of IP networking fundamentals
• Self-starter mentality with ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Linux kernel and driver development
• FPGA programming and integration
• Defense/aerospace industry experience
• Embedded systems architecture design

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000 - $250,000
• Competitive Equity Package
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Professional Development Opportunities

Location & Work Environment

• Primary location: Washington DC Metro Area
• Hybrid work options available for the right candidate
• Some in-person presence preferred

We are actively hiring 2-4 engineers for this role with a target to fill positions within 2-3 months.