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Senior Firmware Engineer, Embedded Platform
Firestorm
United States
Firestorm Labs is seeking an experienced and driven Firmware Engineer who has a specialized focus in embedded platforms. In this role, you will support the development, integration, and…
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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Leo, Embedded Platform
Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Austin, TX · Sunnyvale, CA · Redmond, WA
The Amazon Leo Linux Embedded Platform team builds the embedded software foundation that runs across Amazon Leo's satellite systems. We are looking for experienced embedded systems software…
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Senior Software Engineer
Boston Scientific
Arden Hills
Support Linux-based software development, system integration, OS configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
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Software Engineer (Embedded)
RTX
United States
Experience with embedded software development for VxWorks RTOS or Linux
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Software Engineer II
RTX
United States
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
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Senior Software Engineer (Embedded SW)
RTX
United States
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
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DevSecOps Security Engineer
Leidos
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Leidos is seeking a DevSecOps Security Engineer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform…
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Android Platform Engineer
Capgemini
Santa Clara, CA, CA
Join Capgemini as an Android Platform Engineer supporting the development of next-generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) platforms. In this role, you will help bring up, integrate, and…
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Sr. Associate, Software Engineering 1
L3Harris Technologies
Carlsbad, CA · Salt Lake City, UT
L3Harris is seeking a Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and communication systems. This role contributes across the full software development…
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Staff Software Engineer for NextGen In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems - DevOps
General Motors
Austin, TX
Design and optimize scalable CI/CD pipelines for embedded Linux (Yocto) builds, including orchestration, test automation, artifact management, release workflows, distributed builds…
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DevOps & IT Infrastructure Engineer
TETRAMEM INC
San Jose, CA
TetraMem's Software Team is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize our on-premises and cloud infrastructure, automate development workflows, and…
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineers
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Palo Alto, CA
- $188,000 to $220,000 USD / year
…field and 2 years of experience in any occupation as firmware engineer, software engineer, or related. Must have experience working with the following: Programming embedded firmware in C…
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Staff Embedded Software Engineers
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Palo Alto, CA
- $222,000 to $279,000 USD / year
…battery power management with user activity monitoring and security. Implement SW for security and encryption. Software architecture for low-power, wireless BLE & NFC systems. Oversee and…
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Software Engineer Embedded Systems I (Full Time) - United States
Cisco
San Jose, CA
- Full-time
You are a passionate engineer skilled in low-level programming, networking protocols, and hardware-software integration, with strong communication and collaboration abilities. You thrive in…
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Super Intelligence Platform Integration Engineer
LLNL
Livermore, CA
Partner with embedded, applied physical SI, security, and application engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve the reliability of integration points. Coordinate with organizational…
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Embedded Systems Engineer – Super Intelligence Integration
LLNL
Livermore, CA
We are seeking an Embedded Systems Engineer, Super Intelligence (SI) Integration, to support an architecture that connects commercial scientific, laboratory, and manufacturing equipment to…
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EW Technique Development & Test Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Lexington Park, MD
- $100,000 USD / year
Are you interested in developing, testing, and integrating new EW techniques to address national-security challenges?
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Embedded Systems Design Engineer
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
- $100,000 USD / year
We are seeking an embedded systems engineer to help us build and prototype innovative technology applications for future electronic warfare (EW) systems. Your work will contribute to…
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Engineer Senior Principal – Space Vehicle Systems / Simulators
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO
Job Description Our Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) division is seeking a Principal Systems/Software Engineer to join our Space Vehicle Simulator team. In this role, you will work at the…
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Software Engineer
Actalent
Irvine, CA
- $70 USD / hour
Software Engineer II Next-Generation Embedded & AI-Driven Platform Development
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Software Engineer II, Arene Applied Engineering
Woven by Toyota
Ann Arbor, MI
This role is for a hands-on engineer who writes production C++ and owns the hard part of making software actually work with real vehicle hardware, ECUs, sensors, and networks. The strongest…
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Software Development Engineer
Fortinet
Sunnyvale, CA
Experience with Linux kernel networking, network drivers, hardware acceleration, or embedded networking platforms is a plus.
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Senior Backend Engineer
Insight Global
Beaverton, OR
- From $71 USD / hour
Experience working in Linux environments, including administration and shell scripting.
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Madison, AL
- $150,000 to $215,000 USD / year
Job Title: Senior Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on the architecture, development, integration, and testing of advanced…
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Specialist, Software Engineering 1
L3Harris Technologies
Carlsbad, CA · Salt Lake City, UT
The Resilient Communications software engineering organization is seeking a Software Engineer focused on system software development for embedded devices and communication systems. This…

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Embedded Systems Design Engineer

Laurel, MD, United States

$100,000 USD / year

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Pay: $100,000 USD / year
Apply by: Nov 6, 2027
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Description

Do you love building algorithms and developing on embedded systems to solve hard problems with real-world applications?

Are you eager to take initiative and work on projects across a broad range of technical challenges, from high-reliability to rapid prototyping?

Do you want to work in an atmosphere where risk taking, innovation, and creativity are openly encouraged and sought out?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

We are seeking an embedded systems engineer to help us build and prototype innovative technology applications for future electronic warfare (EW) systems. Your work will contribute to ensuring that the US and its allies dominate in the RF spectrum.

You'll be joining our innovative team of systems engineers, algorithm developers, FPGA and embedded software engineers, and advanced EW technology enthusiasts who enjoy working together to craft creative solutions to complex challenges in addition ot bringing real solutions from concept to prototyping.

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, we will trust you to ...

Develop software and firmware for real-time embedded systems.
Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for various types of communication, radar, and EW systems.
Integrate embedded systems with EW payloads.
Apply Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for EW applications.
Test and demonstrate your work in field tests and lab demos.

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you ...

Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or another related technical field.
Have general knowledge of embedded systems design with FPGAs.
Demonstrated familiarity with VHDL, Verilog, or other FPGA development languages.
Have experience with MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
Have relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date, and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You 'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you ...

Have a Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Have at least seven years of relevant experience working with embedded systems and embedded programming.
Bring experience in programming for Software Defined Radio (SDR).
Have experience in high-speed FPGA development.
Are knowledgeable of standard digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms.
Have experience working with Linux operating systems.
Hold an active DoD Secret level clearance or higher.

About Us

Why Work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accessibility@jhuapl.edu. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. 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. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

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