Embedded C++ Software Engineer for Defense Systems

Booz Allen; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States (Dahlgren, VA) seeks a software engineer to research, design, and develop embedded control software for advanced weapon and combat systems. You will contribute across the software lifecycle in a defense-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of C++ experience, Linux familiarity, and experience with state machines and cross-functional collaboration. A Secret clearance is required, with on-site work up to five days and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional C++ software development.
• Experience across the full development lifecycle.
• Experience with state machine architectures.
• Collaborative work with hardware and system engineers.
• Linux software development and debugging.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and apply new technologies.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work on-site up to five days.
• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop embedded control software for defense systems.
• Design and implement software for embedded controls.
• Collaborate with hardware and system engineers across teams.
• Support testing, integration, and deployment activities.
• Contribute to program requirements and documentation.

Skills

C++

Full lifecycle

State machine

Cross-functional teamwork

Linux development

Research new tech

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Docker

Protobuf

gRPC

RabbitMQ

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in the United States (Dahlgren, VA) seeks a software engineer to research, design, and develop embedded control software for advanced weapon and combat systems. You will contribute across the software lifecycle in a defense-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of C++ experience, Linux familiarity, and experience with state machines and cross-functional collaboration. A Secret clearance is required, with on-site work up to five days and travel up to 10%.