Embedded Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Lorton, VA

1d•$62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

Embedded Systems Engineer The Opportunity: As an embedded systems engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software. You use your knowledge to write and optimize code that creates a bridge between pieces of software, allowing them to communicate. We’re looking for an embedded systems engineer like you to develop technology for our clients’ most important mission-forward challenges. As an embedded systems engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll support the development of systems, sites, and tools for our clients. Using the latest tools and technology, you’ll write, test, and edit code in support of the team’s overall results. You’ll strengthen your skills as you develop and reverse engineer software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices, as well as configure solutions based on the platform being used. You’ll partner with team leadership to troubleshoot and correct operational issues, as well as with cybersecurity specialists to ensure that the software you’re creating is secure. Work with us to expand your tech skills and make a meaningful difference. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in software development and with embedded systems
Experience with programming languages such as C or C++ and Python
Experience with low-level development, including interrupt handlers, device drivers, controlling peripherals, and reading and writing Flash memory
Experience with digital and analog control systems, power electronics, electromagnetic interference (EMI) techniques, and radio frequency (RF)
Experience conducting basic and applied research and learning new technologies
Experience troubleshooting systems
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and to analyze client requirements and translate those tasks into deliverables with little to no supervision
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience working across varying computer architecture and operating systems
Experience with signal generation, high-powered RF systems, signal processing, bench and system level testing of electronics components, and RF system and platform integration
Experience with radio frequency testing and evaluation
Experience with Docker containers, including in CI/CD pipelines
Secret clearance