Associate Embedded Software Engineer (DRT)

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. • GERMANTOWN, MD

7d • $81,182 - $103,732 • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer to work in its Germantown, Maryland office. The engineer will join a product development team developing software for advanced radio hardware and programmable communication systems. The role involves solving technical challenges across embedded systems, networking, and distributed software, and collaborating with engineers to integrate software into products that are manufactured in the company’s factory.

The position requires U.S. citizenship. Selected applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• BSEE, BSCE, BSCS, or MSEE.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Software development skills to contribute to high-performing teams.
• Experience or skills with Linux environments on ARM processors.
• Experience or skills with bare-metal software systems on microcontrollers.
• Heavy use of C/C++ and Python.
• Ability to integrate emerging AI technologies.
• Familiarity with structured development processes, including Test Driven Development, peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and techniques.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with team members.
• Networking skills, including designing and optimizing high-performance networked software for reliable, real-time communications in complex systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to comply with company guidelines, policies, and procedures and embrace company Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Develop software that turns advanced radio hardware into intelligent, programmable communication systems.
• Address technical challenges involving embedded systems, networking, and distributed software as part of cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate software into products.

Benefits

• Yearly incentive compensation plan with a target incentive compensation plan of 5%.
• Medical insurance for the employee and eligible family members.
• 401(k) program with up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave.
• 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off.
• Hybrid working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level