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Embedded Software Engineer 4

Apex Systems
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Job#: 3047609

Job Description:
Embedded Software Engineer 3

Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Onsite)

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Role Overview

Our organization is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join an innovative Software Technologies Organization. The new team member will work on software systems for mission systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle, primarily in C/C . The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment, shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze, develop, and modify existing software, applying modern development techniques.
  • Identify risks, suggest mitigation, track defects, develop resolutions, and report status.
  • Design, construct, and execute unit tests, build verification test plans, and track and report test status.
  • Work alongside multi-disciplined engineering teams to test and verify software products on simulators and actual production hardware in integration laboratories.
  • Identify and assess new technologies prior to implementation.
  • Participate with systems engineering in technical peer, design, architecture, and system reviews to ensure system and software requirements are being met.
Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field is required.

Experience: This role requires 8 years of related experience, including 6 years of experience working with C/C and real-time embedded software. Experience with the full software lifecycle (specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, and maintenance) is also required.

This is a DOD Special Access Program. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain a DOD Secret clearance and SAP access before they can begin program work.

Preferred Qualifications
  • An Active DOD Secret Clearance
  • Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization.
  • Experience in Electronic Warfare, Built-in Test, or Calibrations.
  • Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux Operating Systems.
  • Experience with Visual Studio and Matlab.
  • Experience with Coverity, SonarQube, and/or Clockwork tools.
  • Experience in Open Architecture Solutions.
  • Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Kubernetes, Model Based Engineering, and DevSecOps best practices.
Company Overview & Culture

This position is part of a team engaged in an enterprise-wide digital transformation. We are evolving how critical national defense products and capabilities are delivered. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly, and continuously drive innovation.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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