Embedded Software Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:

Are you looking to put your problem-solving prowess to the test in a rapidly evolving systems security research and development environment? You know that embedded application developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the capability development lifecycle. As an embedded developer, you’ll have the opportunity to use skills in C/C and assembly language, scripting language, debugging, computer architectures, and networking protocols to support our government intelligence clients. We’re looking for someone like you to have a direct impact on the nation’s security.

On our team, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of software projects, technical capabilities, and product design. Working on an agile team of experts, you’ll perform reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of diverse software problems. You’ll inform operational parameters for complex systems, as well as leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to influence the delivery of your work. You’ll determine what the art of the possible is – what can be done – and then you’ll bring it to life for your clients.

Are you ready to help us combat the most advanced adversaries?

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 6 years of experience with software system requirements analysis, design, development, integration, or testing
• 6 years of experience with software development
• Experience with configuration, administration, and development
• Experience with Virtual Environments, including VMWare, ESXi, Open Stack, Open vSwitch, and QEMU
• Experience with embedded platforms, including Linux, Unix, Android, and VxWorks
• Experience with software reverse engineering or debugging tools, including IDAPro, OllyDbg, and gdb
• Knowledge of assembly languages and development or reversing
• Knowledge of low level systems programming concepts
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with performing embedded software development with platform architectures, including Power PC, MIPS, and ARM x86
• Experience in vulnerability analysis
• Experience with Unit test development using software test frameworks, including CppUnit, GMock, and pytest
• Experience with integrating software systems
• Experience with reverse engineering
• Experience with DevOps using CI/CD tools, including Jenkins or Bamboo, Python scripting, pipeline development, build systems, and automation
• Experience with Splunk
• Knowledge of common protocols and standards, including network protocols analysis and techniques, including TCP, UDP, and Proprietary
• Knowledge of requirements analysis and configuration management

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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