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Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Reston, VA

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Laurel, MD3 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

The Electro Optical Seeker and Infrared Systems group (A1F) of the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS) is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of complete embedded systems, custom electronics hardware, FPGA firmware, real-time embedded software, and sophisticated HWIL test systems. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

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Herndon, VA1 day ago

With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

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Herndon, VA1 day ago

$135,000–$250,500 Per Year

In addition to technical contributions, this position supports the day‑to‑day activities of the Software Engineering Group by providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, participating in complex engineering efforts, reviewing and approving formal documentation, and estimating labor, tools, and other resources to meet budget and schedule commitments. Ability to independently contribute to software requirements development, software testing and integration, and the creation of both application‑level and embedded C/C++ code on Windows-based and Linux‑based systems, including GUI and system‑control development.

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Herndon, VA1 day ago

$97,000–$207,500 Per Year

In addition to technical contributions, this position supports the day‑to‑day activities of the Software Engineering Group by providing technical guidance, assigning tasks, participating in complex engineering efforts, reviewing and approving formal documentation, and estimating labor, tools, and other resources to meet budget and schedule commitments. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Remote

We provide engineering teams the platform capabilities, observability tooling, automated safeguards, incident management tooling, and safe feature release systems they need to deliver highly available systems, ship features with confidence, and investigate and mitigate incidents faster. OPX is focused on raising the bar for system stability, resilience, and reliability across Samsara -- building automated safeguards that protect production, ensuring engineers get the right signals at the right time, and giving teams the visibility they need to stay in control of their services.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Remote

You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes. • You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Remote

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Remote

As a Staff Engineer, you will operate as a technical leader and force multiplier: driving architecture, influencing engineering direction across teams, and building highly reliable, secure platforms that scale with Samsara’s global footprint supporting millions of connected devices. • You believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes.

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McLean, VA3 days ago

The position focuses on enabling reliable and scalable software delivery by building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment workflows, while improving developer experience, release velocity, application quality, and system reliability across multi-stack environments. We have an immediate need for a mid-level DevSecOps Engineer to support the development, enhancement, and operation of scalable, application-focused CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for build, test, and deployment workflows in AWS GovCloud.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$100,000–$245,000

You'll be joining our hardworking team of system engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Develop AI-powered products and agents that drive revenue pipeline and improve GTM operational efficiency - whether thats enhancing lead scoring models, automating content generation and multi-step GTM workflows, enriching data, or building smarter seller-facing tools. • You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders across Samsara to brainstorm, design, rapidly prototype, and productionalize AI-driven features and capabilities that integrate deeply into real business workflows. Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations.

Laurel, MD11 days ago

$105,000–$290,000

We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including foreign materiel, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges.

Sterling, VA10 days ago

An innovative robotics and data analytics company in Sterling, VA is seeking a hands-on Senior Robotics Engineer (Mechanical & Systems) to support the development of a next-generation inspection platform for the energy sector. Download the Sparks Group mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play. ------------------------------------------------------------------.

Washington DC, DC11 days ago

Remote

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Washington, DC1 day ago

Experience with creating and improving automation scripts across multiple technical stacks using Python, • Experience with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to both open source and commercial tools in public cloud environments. • Experience with AWS & Azure & the development of tools and processes to drive DevSecOps maturity by automating builds, regression testing, monitoring, and pushing releases across environments.

Falls Church, VA7 days ago

Securing AI Workflows: Design security frameworks for the end-to-end AI lifecycle, including securing data ingestion, protecting model weights, and implementing "Guardrail" architectures for Large Language Models (LLMs). • AI-Enhanced Pipeline Security: Architect and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines that utilize AI/ML models for static and dynamic analysis (SAST/DAST) to identify complex vulnerabilities that traditional rule-based tools miss.

McLean, VA8 days ago

The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Washington DC, DC22 days ago

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. • Bachelors in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 8+ years of software development experience or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering or related field with 6+ years of software development experience with a focus on cloud technologies.

Herndon, VA11 days ago

$125,000–$125,000 Per Year

Responsibilities include designing circuit boards, developing firmware for FPGAs and CPUs, crafting cable/harness layouts, and creating comprehensive technical documentation. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in collaboration with NASA and DoD, where your work will be at the forefront of aerospace engineering innovation.

Reston, VA18 days ago

Full-time
Employee

By providing powerful new ways for people to connect with one another, gain greater access to education, entertainment, medical research, commerce, and much more, our team is empowering millions of customers worldwide. The successful applicant will be driving projects which require integrated teams across Government and Industry partners, balancing stakeholder needs with the art of the possible.

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Fort Belvoir, VA4 days ago

Implements the Defense (DOD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and assists the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure successful implementation of associated security controls and reviews all RMF documentation packages, and system fielding, operations, or upgrade requirements. Assists with implementing audit measures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, participate in organizational inspections and surveys of computer systems, provide inspection results, and assess the adequacy of corrective actions taken.

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Herndon, VA4 days ago

In developing, verifying, and upgrading the electronics in Fibertek's electro-optical systems, you will handle a wide range of engineering tasks, including circuit board development, firmware (FPGA & CPU) development, cable/harness design, and documentation. You will work on multiple concurrent projects, with a mix of small, short, quick-turn projects and more extensive, long-term projects.

Fairfax, Virginia7 days ago

$100,000–$180,000 Per Year

Position Overview: Riverside Research Institute is currently seeking an Embedded Android Software Engineer to support and execute cutting-edge firmware development in embedded and mobile network security hardware on behalf of the Riverside Research Open Innovation Center (OIC). The ideal candidate will have experience working in dynamic research and development (R&D) environments, from ideation through execution, and designing and delivering innovative secure networking and cryptographic solutions to national security customers.

Herndon, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; in place of a degree, comparable professional experience or a strong portfolio of relevant technical projects and coursework will be considered. Minimum of 2 years of experience in one of the following fields: embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or CNO development (this may be satisfied through professional roles, significant academic research, or demonstrable project-based experience).

Dulles, VA30+ days ago

$150,000–$175,000

Our system consists of a constellation of commercial satellites and a network of ground stations and as the Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing innovative software solutions at the heart of our GNSS satellite, payload, and receiver solutions. TrustPoint is currently seeking a Full Time Embedded Software Engineer to join the team and will be responsible for implementing electrical components into hardware and firmware needed for our commercial Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).

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Reston, VA6 days ago

$101.50–$108.75 Per Hour
Full-time
Employee

Junior to midlevel, but skilled engineer with experience in AWS event-driven serverless cloud environment; scripting using Python, JavaScript, and solid communication skills and naturally curious about technology. Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively.

Washington, DC20 days ago

Partner with teams and data stewards to coordinate and perform various audits and assessments (PIA, DPIA, TIA, AI impact assessment, Data Inventories, etc.) as needed to support privacy by design and AI governance principles, drive operational accountability and ensure ongoing compliance and risk management; Maintain risk registers and risk matrices to support PIMS, etc. 2 years navigating, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements involving complex data protection, AI terms, information technology and security schedules, cross border data transfers and operational service levels, technical requirements within large-scale cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.).

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Herndon, Virginia5 days ago

Washington DC, DC30+ days ago

Full-time

This role focuses on bare-metal development, board bring-up, and infrastructure code supporting advanced ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC) devices. We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support the design and development of low-level embedded software for next-generation hardware platforms in a mission-focused environment.

Reston, VA20 days ago

$85,000–$107,000 Per Year

Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and providing eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs. With major hubs in Montreal, Ottawa, Chicago, and our newest location in Reston, CMC partners with leading aerospace companies, airlines, and government agencies around the globe.

Bethesda, Maryland20 days ago

$100–$110 Per Year

Firmware Development: Spend a significant portion of your time writing clean, scalable, and performant C/C++ code for embedded Linux and microcontroller environments. Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews, apply coding best practices, and maintain automated test coverage to ensure high-reliability designs.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

$100,000–$135,000 Per Year

Chantilly, VA30+ days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer I/II based at our Optical Systems sites in Chantilly, VA, you will have the opportunity to support Tranche 3 of the U.S. Space Development Agency's (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) using the latest High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies including Nvidia CUDA to support advanced Electro-Optical (EO/IR) technology.

Chantilly, VA30+ days ago

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

$134,000–$184,000 Per Year

Applicable domain experience in one or more of the following areas: Electronic Warfare, Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS). The Systems Development Division (SDD) delivers technology advantage into users' hands by delivering capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes.

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Falls Church, Virginia3 days ago

Kastle's integrated security solution, including access control, video, and remote video monitoring, significantly reduces costs and improves the critically important 24x7 performance for building owners, developers and tenants. Our integrated security solution, including access control, video, and remote video monitoring, significantly reduces costs and improves the critically important 24x7 performance for building owners, developers, and tenants.

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Columbia, Maryland5 days ago

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. About BigBear.ai: BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity.

Washington, DC30+ days ago

Experience and working knowledge of systems development, vehicle architecture, battery technologies, software/hardware tool development, motor calibration technologies, OBD calibration, functional safety, network, and diagnostics process. • Develop comprehensive test plans and perform thorough testing to validate firmware functionality, stability, and performance under various conditions, including low power modes.

Laurel, Maryland8 days ago

We are seeking an Assistant Group Supervisor of the Embedded Applications Group to help shape the direction and work for a multifaceted and passionate organization of 50+ engineers that crafts and delivers world class embedded software that enables our nation’s space exploration and national security. Develop strategic plans and the technical roadmap for the continuous advancement of the group’s technology, products, staff, and services such as spacecraft flight software engineering, high-fidelity real-time test environments, and autonomy systems.

Reston, VA30+ days ago

PUNCH's origin story involves frustration with available INFOSEC tools and techniques—we came up thru the industry using these inefficient tools and techniques and decided there had to be a better way. We've worked hard to create an environment that makes people better, encourages team work, and rewards a “pitch in” mentality.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. We provide world class expertise in the areas of guidance, navigation, and control to support the full life cycle development of vehicles both as partners with contractors as well as in the development of our own prototype systems.

Arlington, VA30+ days ago

Full-time

Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we're looking for a Senior Software Reverse Engineer who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. As part of our elite team of security researchers, you'll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.

Washington, DC30+ days ago

Support configuration, troubleshooting, data analysis, and integration of a wide variety of applications and equipment such as internal software libraries and products, GPS receivers, LiDAR sensors, Inertial sensors, network routers, radio modems, meteorological sensors, serial port hubs, etc. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools.

Columbia, Maryland30+ days ago

This role involves enabling automation and AI-assisted capabilities for reverse engineering tasks, with a focus on binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization for complex software and device platforms. Overview: BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer to focus on improving the tools and workflows used by reverse engineers.

Laurel, Maryland30+ days ago

Detailed technical understanding and/or operational/maintenance experience with combat systems, weapons and stores systems command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) avionics hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) and/or other related military operational technology, including embedded systems and supporting platform network and computing environments. Our team works collaboratively with industry, academia, and government to study, design, develop, implement, and test cyber capabilities applied to air, afloat, ground, and undersea military and/or tactical platforms and systems.

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Staff Software Engineer - Security & PrivacySamsara

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Senior Software Engineer, GrowthSamsara

AI EngineerSamsara

Senior Reverse Engineer / Cyber Capability EngineerJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

Mechanical Engineer - RoboticsSparks Group

Staff Machine Learning EngineerSamsara

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IT- Cyber Security Architect/ Engineer IIIPlanIT Group

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Lead Full Stack Developer, Business ApplicationsSamsara

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Project Engineer - Advanced SystemsInmarsat Government, Inc

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Staff Electrical EngineerFIBERTEK, INC.

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