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Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)

Chabez Tech
Dahlgren, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
Job Description


Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (C / VxWorks)

Location: Dahlgren, VA (Zip: 22448) | Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Full-Time / Permanent)

Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 Base Salary (Competitive Market Range Full Corporate Benefits)

Key Responsibilities

  • Software Development: Design, write, and maintain efficient C code for safety-critical missile and weapon system applications.
  • Real-Time Systems: Develop and support applications running on VxWorks real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Integration & Testing: Perform hardware-software integration for missile simulators and test equipment; lead verification and validation (V&V) activities.
  • Collaboration: Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with stringent defense and safety requirements.
  • Technical Artifacts: Maintain rigorous technical documentation and software development artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Technical Skills: Extensive software development experience using C and VxWorks RTOS.
  • Embedded Knowledge: Understanding of real-time embedded principles, SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing), and multi-core architectures.
  • Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is mandatory.
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is strictly required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) or Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) systems.
  • Familiarity with missile flight test programs, telemetry formats, and weapon system test equipment.

Previous experience in Defense, Aerospace, or Naval systems programs.


Kindly share resume at viraj(@)chabeztech.com


Additional Information


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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