DoD Embedded Software Engineer (Real-Time C/C++)

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Baltimore, MD for a large federal client. The role focuses on developing and maintaining real-time embedded software in C/C++ across the full lifecycle, with on-site work and DoD clearance requirements.

Responsibilities include designing tests, assessing risks, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to verify software on hardware and simulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field is required.
• 8 years of related experience, including 6 years with C/C++ and real-time embedded software.
• Experience with full software lifecycle (specification, design, implementation, integration, debug, maintenance).
• Must be willing and able to obtain DoD Secret clearance and SAP access before program work.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and modify existing software using modern development techniques.
• Identify risks, mitigate, track defects, and report status.
• Design, build, and execute unit tests and test plans; report test status.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to test software on simulators and production hardware in labs.
• Evaluate new technologies prior to implementation.
• Participate in technical reviews to ensure requirements are met.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time embedded

Software lifecycle

VxWorks

Linux

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

VxWorks

Linux

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Baltimore, MD for a large federal client. The role focuses on developing and maintaining real-time embedded software in C/C++ across the full lifecycle, with on-site work and DoD clearance requirements.

Responsibilities include designing tests, assessing risks, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to verify software on hardware and simulators.