Embedded Software Developer

Location: King George, VA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Embedded Software Developer

The Opportunity:  

As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to developing the hardware and software required for controls or control equipment. We’re looking for an engineer who can use their skills to design and develop operator interface modules, controls architecture, and other electronic components.

At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform S&T projects into system prototypes. Our team conducts research and development, test and evaluation, prototype development, and deployment sustainment support to client systems. That’s why we need you, an engineer with both hardware and software expertise, to help us design and develop innovative solutions and systems for the DoD.

On our team, you’ll design, build, test, and analyze electronic equipment and control systems. We’ll look to you to share your engineering expertise through leadership and mentoring junior staff. This is a chance to use your experience-based knowledge in electrical and software development while broadening your skill set into areas like pulsed power engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, and systems engineering.

Take on exciting challenges in the Unites States Navy with us as we improve the capabilities of our warfighters!

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 2+ years of experience in software development and with embedded systems
• Experience with programming languages such as C or C++ and Python
• Experience with low-level development, including interrupt handlers, device drivers, controlling peripherals, and reading and writing flash memory
• Experience with digital and analog control systems, power electronics, electromagnetic interference (EMI) techniques, and radio frequency (RF)
• Experience conducting basic and applied research and learning new technologies
• Experience troubleshooting circuits and systems
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, analyze client requirements, and translate those tasks into deliverables with little to no supervision
• Ability to work on-site in indoor labs and outdoor test ranges
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience working across varying computer architecture and operating systems
• Experience with signal generation, high-powered RF systems, signal processing, bench and system-level testing of electronics components, and RF system and platform integration
• Experience with high-power microwave or RF testing and evaluation
• Experience with Docker containers, including CI/CD pipelines

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.