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Embedded Engineer

internal-bigbearai
Columbia, MD Other
POSTED ON 11/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2027

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking an Embedded Engineer to join and assist and meet mission needs for our government customer.

 

At BigBear.ai, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, solving real-world problems that matter. Whether it’s advancing national security, transforming healthcare, or optimizing logistics, your work will make a measurable impact across critical industries. We foster a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and so do our people. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and clear paths for growth, this is more than just a job, it’s a mission.

 

Let’s make a difference, together!

 

This role will be performed onsite at the assigned customer location.

What you will do

  • Design, develop, debug, and test embedded software. 
  • Perform requirements analysis to drive requirement specifications. 
  • Perform design reviews with team members and government stakeholders. 
  • Package embedded software products for release to government customers.

What you should have

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
  • Experience with low-level programming in a Windows, Linux, or RTOS (i.e., VxWorks, uC/OS, etc.). Experience with C/C and Python programming.
  • Bachelor Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines is required.with at least Ten (10) years' experience as an embedded developer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

What we'd like you to have

  • Experience automating the testing of embedded software running on embedded devices.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

 

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

 

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