Real-Time Software Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type: On-site
Location: McLean, VAEl Segundo, CA
Salary: $86,800–$198,000 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 70 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 15, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 1662 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Real-Time Software Engineer

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The Real-Time Software Engineer joins a team to integrate, test, and evaluate RF software applications for national security missions. This hands-on role involves developing real-time software for embedded systems, distributed systems, and hardware-software integration. You will debug software behavior and system-level interactions in deployed hardware while applying RF theory and digital signal processing concepts. Key responsibilities include overseeing technical competencies and mentoring junior employees. Required skills include proficiency in Python, C, or C++, and experience with microservice architectures using Kubernetes or Docker. You must demonstrate expertise in Agile processes, version control via GitHub, and firmware development for SCPI, Ethernet, and Serial integration. The work addresses complex technical problems involving software-defined radios, low noise amplifiers, and machine learning architectures using TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch.

Skills

Python C C++ Kubernetes Docker Machine Learning TensorFlow Keras PyTorch Rust Javascript Angular React VHDL Verilog Linux Windows GitHub Jira Confluence Agile Embedded Systems Firmware RF Theory Ethernet Serial SCPI

What you'll do

Integrate, test, and evaluate RF software applications using core RF theory and digital signal processing.
Develop real-time software for embedded systems, distributed systems, and hardware-software integration.
Debug software behavior and system-level interactions across deployed hardware layers.
Optimize applications for distributed environments using microservice architectures, Kubernetes, or Docker.
Develop and test firmware for embedded systems using SCPI, Ethernet, and Serial integration.
Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior employees on engineering competencies.
Port software between Windows and Linux systems, including compiling and cross-compiling libraries.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
6+ years of experience with software development languages including Python, C, or C++.
Experience with the design, development, and testing of real-time software.
Experience with microservice architectures, tools like Kubernetes or Docker, and optimizing applications for distributed environments.
Experience using Agile processes, tools like Jira or Confluence, and version control systems like GitHub.
Experience developing software and firmware for embedded systems, including SCPI, Ethernet, and Serial integration.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Experience leading engineering projects, using Windows/Linux, UI development, machine learning, or RF theory (preferred).

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