Embedded Developer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Annapolis, MD seeks an experienced embedded software engineer to develop and maintain software bridging components, supporting hardware functionality across devices.

You will write, test, and edit code, troubleshoot with leadership, and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists to ensure secure software. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with software development using C.
• Experience with configuration, administration, and development with Virtual Environments such as VMWare, ESXi, or Open Stack.
• Experience with Linux Development.
• Experience with software reverse engineering or debugging tools such as IDAPro, OllyDbg, or gdb.
• Experience with assembly languages development or reversing.
• Knowledge of low-level systems programming concepts.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software bridging components and hardware.
• Write, test, and edit code to support team results.
• Troubleshoot issues with team leadership and cybersecurity partners.

Skills

C

VMware

ESXi

OpenStack

Linux

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

GDB

Assembly

Low-level programming

Security clearance

Technical communication

Embedded platforms

Open vSwitch

QEMU

Vulnerability analysis

Python

Rust

Telecommunications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

GDB

Job description

The Opportunity:

As an embedded software 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 software engineer like you to develop technology for our clients’ most important mission-forward challenges.

As an embedded software 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.

You Have:

• 6+ years of experience with software development using C
• Experience with configuration, administration, and development with Virtual Environments such as VMWare, ESXi, or Open Stack
• Experience with Linux Development
• Experience with software reverse engineering or debugging tools such as IDAPro, OllyDbg, or gdb
• Experience with assembly languages development or reversing
• Knowledge of low-level systems programming concepts
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with development on embedded platforms such as Unix, Android, and VxWorks
• Experience with Open vSwitch, or QEMU
• Experience with vulnerability analysis and exploit development
• Experience with Python
• Experience with Assembly
• Experience with memory safe low-level programming such as Rust
• Knowledge of telecommunications

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.