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Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++)

Apolis
Aberdeen, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026

Embedded Software Engineer - LCAT with 5 years of experience with an Eligibility to obtain and maintain secret clearance with eligibility to be processed for a TS/SCI.

Onsite 4-5 days a week in Aberdeen, MD, some telework flex but needs to be comfortable with fully onsite /or open to relocation.

6 month contract to hire.
Pay Range:  $65-68/HR

Job Description
  • Mid level developer, looking for 3-5 years of hands on experience
  • Hands on SDR (software defined radio) development experience
  • Strong programming skills in C and C
  • Experience working with embedded systems/hardware
  • Comfortable working on-site/lab based environment (field test team)
  • Bonus is have experience with python scripting for testing/automation
  • Multi-threading experience (threat synchronization, async callbacks)
  • cross-compilation workflow experience
  • exposure to RF signal processing, modulation/demodulation, digital RF concepts
  • experience working closely with embedded processors, hardware interfaces
  • FPGA awareness, doesn't have to have hands on experience

    Requirements:
  • 5 years of experience developing SDR solutions
  • Experience with C and C , including cross compilation, thread synchronization, and asynchronous callbacks
  • Experience with Git version control
  • Experience with embedded hardware systems
  • Knowledge of Linux distributions, including RedHat or Rocky Linux
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree

Salary : $65 - $68

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