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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – C | VxWorks | Active Secret Clearance
Location: Dahlgren, VA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading Defense & Aerospace organization. This is an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge embedded software for advanced defense technologies in a collaborative engineering environment.
Please Note:
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is REQUIRED.
- U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications using C .
- Develop software for VxWorks Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Perform hardware/software integration, debugging, and system testing.
- Support verification and validation (V&V) activities for mission-critical defense systems.
- Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and test engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
- Troubleshoot software defects and optimize system performance.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design artifacts, and test procedures.
- Ensure software meets quality, safety, and defense program requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5 years of embedded software development experience.
- Strong programming experience using C .
- Hands-on experience with VxWorks RTOS.
- Experience developing real-time embedded systems.
- Knowledge of SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing) and multi-core processor architectures.
- Experience with software integration, debugging, and testing.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (Required).
- U.S. Citizenship (Required).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Defense, Aerospace, or Naval programs.
- Experience with Aegis Weapon Systems, Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), or Anti-Air Warfare (AAW).
- Familiarity with missile flight testing, telemetry, or weapon system test equipment.
- Experience working on safety-critical embedded applications.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance?
Experience:
- VxWorks: 3 years (Required)
- C : 6 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000