Embedded Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$86,800–$198,000 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
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This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $129,875–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer The Embedded Software Engineer joins the team to integrate, test, and evaluate RF quantum sensing technologies for critical national security missions. This hands-on role involves developing firmware and software for microcontrollers, managing device communications, and overseeing motorized subsystems, sensors, and control logic that impact system performance in production. The engineer will debug across multiple layers, from electrical interfaces to system-level interactions in deployed hardware while providing technical oversight and mentorship to junior staff. Key requirements include proficiency in Python, C, or C++ for real-time software development, as well as experience with digital signal processing algorithms and RF theory. Technical skills include working with SCPI, Ethernet, and Serial integration across Windows and Linux systems. The role utilizes Agile methodologies, Jira, Confluence, and GitHub to solve complex technical problems within the specialized field of quantum sensing.

What does a Embedded Software Engineer earn?

Median $151500 from 65 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and test real-time software for microcontrollers interfacing with specialized hardware.
  • Implement digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and RF theory to support quantum sensing technologies.
  • Integrate, test, and evaluate RF quantum sensing systems for national security missions.
  • Debug system behavior across firmware layers, electrical interfaces, and system-level interactions in deployed hardware.
  • Develop software and firmware for embedded systems using SCPI, Ethernet, and Serial protocols.
  • Port software between Windows and Linux platforms, including compiling and cross-compiling libraries.
  • Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior employees regarding team technical competencies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  • 7+ years of experience with software development languages including Python, C, or C++.
  • Experience designing, developing, and testing real-time software for microcontrollers interfacing with specialized hardware.
  • Experience with digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms and RF theory.
  • Experience developing firmware for embedded systems using SCPI, Ethernet, and Serial integration.
  • Experience using Windows and Linux systems, including porting and cross-compiling libraries.
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

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