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Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer

ECS Federal LLC
  • Washington, DC
  • $130,000–$210,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer to work onsite in Arlington, VA office.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of all aspects of missile systems engineering in support of DoD missile systems programs. This role involves overseeing the management, auditing, and validation of embedded software rather than hands-on coding. You will work closely with hardware engineers to evaluate the impact of software changes on hardware systems.

Specific knowledge and experience with AEGIS combat systems and missile systems is a plus. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, test, and process management to include change control boards, engineering reviews, and ensuring design changes are fully qualified and compliant with engineering principles. Knowledge of systems engineering principles, best practices, agile development, and project management of missile systems development is highly desirable. Specific knowledge of the Standard Missile and Navy weapon systems is highly desirable. Travel potential to 25% of time.

  • Active Top-Secret Clearance
  • BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management
  • Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Experience with embedded software systems
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects
  • Customer-focused with a people/service-oriented mindset
  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
  • Prior experience in DoD/military projects.
  • Strong background in software management and auditing, with a focus on checks and balances rather than active software development.
  • Familiarity with change control processes and software engineering design.
  • Experience in embedded or real-time software, particularly in missile or defense systems.

Salary Range - $130,000 - $210,000

  • 20+ years of relevant experience
  • Graduate degree

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. 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, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

  • Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
  • Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$130,000–$210,000 Per Year
Company Size50 to 99 employees
Year Founded2000
Websitehttp://www.ecs-federal.com/

About Company

ECS was founded in 2001 by experienced IT professionals with a commitment to quality processes, people and performance. Led by our Chairman, Roy Kapani, and an experienced executive leadership team, ECS provides our customers with solutions and services that support their critical needs and further mission objectives. This commitment has paved the way for expansive growth, year over year.

ECS gained market share in 2011 in the Department of Defense and Federal spaces through both organic and acquisition growth. In May, ECS completed its first strategic acquisition with the purchase of OAK Management, Inc., a leading provider of marine environmental services, ship systems engineering, maritime consulting and platform acquisition management. The OAK acquisition kicked off ECS’ intention to add tactical acquisitions as a part of its long term strategy to supplement and expand upon organic growth and to build enterprise value. ECS closed out 2011 with the acquisition of Paradigm Technologies, Inc. The Paradigm transaction added approximately 200 employees to ECS’ existing 900+ employees. Paradigm also added new Defense clients for ECS, including the Missile Defense Agency, the Navy’s Program Executive Officer for Integrated Warfare Systems, the United States Marine Corps, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

In 2012, ECS completed the acquisition of iLuMinA Solutions, Inc. iLuMinA brings large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation and infrastructure design and development to ECS’ expanding capabilities.

ECS will continue to invest in corporate infrastructure and quality processes as we grow and enhance our ability to offer professional excellence to both our customers and our employees.

Skills

  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Check Processingunmatched
  • Computer Engineeringunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Defense Intelligenceunmatched
  • Embedded Softwareunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
  • Software Designunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Software Evaluationunmatched
  • Software Validationunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Deliveryunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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