Embedded System Developer, Senior

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Honolulu, HI
Salary
$86,900–$198,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Aug 31, 2026

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Below market

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This role $142k
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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $144,350–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $183k 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

Booz Allen Hamilton currently has 375 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $86,800–$198,000 across 368 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Embedded System Developer, Senior

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As a Senior Embedded System Developer on our cutting-edge team, you will design and deploy resilient computing systems for mission-critical applications in harsh environments. Your daily tasks include integrating CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, and FPGAs into rugged platforms, optimizing AI models for real-time inference, and ensuring robust security against cyber threats using zero-trust designs. You’ll work with C/C++, Rust, Python, and containerization technologies like GitLab to create solutions that operate independently at the tactical edge while syncing with cloud infrastructure. Ideal candidates have experience in embedded software languages such as FreeRTOS and VxWorks, deploying optimized AI models, and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields. This role demands expertise in complex problem-solving within a collaborative team setting, contributing to critical decision-making for high-stakes operations.

Skills

C C++ Python Rust GitLab AWS IoT Core FreeRTOS VxWorks SELinux Ansible Bash Make XML NVIDIA Certified Professional

What you'll do

  • Design and deploy advanced embedded systems for harsh environments.
  • Integrate CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, and FPGAs into rugged platforms securely.
  • Optimize AI models for real-time inference on edge devices.
  • Implement zero-trust security designs to harden solutions against threats.
  • Develop containerized microservices that operate independently at the tactical edge.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of experience in embedded systems and software development.
  • Experience integrating CPUs, GPUs, TPUs, or FPGAs into edge pipelines.
  • Knowledge of zero-trust designs for secure run-times and cloud-edge synchronization.
  • Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python, containerization technologies, and CI/CD tools.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Ability to work collaboratively on complex problems within a cross-functional team.

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