Build and strengthen embedded software for mission systems with a team focused on cybersecurity, software assurance, and secure engineering practices. This onsite role in Baltimore, MD supports the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment, with hands-on work in real-time operating systems used in flight and mission-critical contexts.

Salary: USD 87,600 - 131,400 per year. Travel: up to 10% of the time. Clearance: Secret clearance required to start, with ongoing maintenance required for continued employment. U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and integrate SSE software for a scrum team focused on Cybersecurity, software assurance, secure coding practices, and security-focused engineering trade studies.
Perform system vulnerability scanning, remediation, and patch management activities.
Create and execute unit tests, develop build verification test plans, and track and report test status.
Review software products, software designs, and supporting technical documentation.
Participate in technical peer reviews to help ensure system and software requirements are met end-to-end.
Contribute to requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products.
Work in an embedded technology development environment with real-time operating systems for use in flight and mission-critical systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Systems Engineering, Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test, within an Agile software development process.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related experience (additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active Secret Clearance required to start; must be able to maintain the level for continued employment.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start; must be able to maintain this access for continued employment.
Experience working with C/C++ and/or Python.
Experience with Agile software development, embedded system programming, software integration, and testing.
Experience in System Security Engineering, Program Protection, or Cybersecurity.

Technologies

C/C++, Python, Agile
Real-time operating systems, VxWorks, Linux
Visual Studio, SonarQube, Static Code Analysis tools
Atlassian tool set, Jenkins
DevSecOps

Benefits

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Overtime (depending on the position)
Shift differential (depending on the position)
Discretionary bonus in addition to base pay (depending on the position)
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (in Vice President or Director positions)

Additional Details

Onsite location: Baltimore, MD
Relocation assistance: Not available
Clearance required for start: Yes
Clearance type: Secret
Application period: Estimated 20 days from the posting date (may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability)

Preferred Qualifications

BS in STEM
Experience in real-time embedded software development with Radar technologies
Experience with VxWorks and/or Linux operating systems
Experience with Visual Studio
Experience with SonarQube and/or other Static Code Analysis tools
Experience working in a Software Integration Lab with embedded hardware benches
Experience with the Atlassian tool set, Jenkins, and DevSecOps best practices
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface with employees and management at all levels

Embedded Software Engineer