Embedded Firmware Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to design, implement, and verify software for satellite-grade systems. You will work closely with FPGA, RF, and systems engineers to ensure reliable on-orbit performance through real-time software implementations.

The role requires 3+ years in embedded C/C++, familiarity with embedded Linux or RTOS, and a Secret clearance. You will contribute to cross-disciplinary teams focused on digital design, verification, and system

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded software development experience
• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS
• Experience designing software for real-time or high-reliability systems
• Experience integrating software with FPGA-based hardware
• Software-hardware debugging using analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Experience with configuration management, automated testing and CI/CD
• Experience with SPI, I2C, UART, LVDS interfaces and hardware abstraction layers
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for algorithm development or data evaluation
• Secret clearance is required
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test embedded software architectures for satellite-related systems
• Collaborate with FPGA, RF, and systems engineers to ensure software-hardware integration
• Translate system-level requirements into robust real-time software implementations
• Support debugging and validation across hardware and software domains

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Embedded Linux

RTOS development

Real-time systems

FPGA integration

Debugging tools

CI/CD

Interfaces SPI/I2C/UART/LVDS

Python/MATLAB

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Yocto/BitBake/U-Boot

Device tree development

MATLAB

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact on national defense? You understand your client’s environment and how to develop the right systems to support their mission. Your ability to translate real world needs into reliable embedded software makes you a key contributor to delivering client focused engineering solutions.

As an experienced embedded systems and software engineer, you will help solve complex challenges that drive the development of next generation satellite systems. You will take on a hands-on role in designing, implementing, and testing embedded software architectures that interface directly with FPGA based processing pipelines and spacecraft subsystems. You’ll enhance these systems through advanced technology solutions that meet demanding space and mission requirements.

You’ll apply your expertise while providing guidance to a cross-domain hardware-software team focused on digital design, verification, and system integration. In this role, you will collaborate closely with FPGA engineers, RF engineers, and systems engineers to ensure seamless interaction between embedded software components and onboard electronics. Through this work, you will help translate system level requirements into robust, real-time software implementations that enable reliable on-orbit performance.

Join our team and help shape the future of resilient space systems in support of critical national security missions.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience developing embedded software in C or C++
• Experience with embedded Linux, RTOS development, or bare metal firmware
• Experience designing software for real-time systems or high reliability applications
• Experience integrating software with custom digital hardware such as FPGA based systems
• Experience with software-hardware debugging using tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or protocol analyzers
• Experience with configuration management, automated testing, CI/CD, and automated build systems
• Experience with software architecture design, communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, or LVDS, and hardware abstraction layers
• Experience using scientific or analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python for algorithm development or data evaluation
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and remote team members
• Experience with space qualified embedded systems or satellite subsystem design
• Experience with Yocto, BitBake, U Boot, or device tree development
• Experience with embedded cybersecurity, secure boot, or trusted execution environments
• Experience with DSP algorithms and real-time signal processing software
• Experience with software simulation, hardware in the loop testing, or digital twin environments
• Experience with MBSE and MBSE tools such as MagicDraw
• Knowledge of radiation tolerant computing techniques or system hardening approaches
• Knowledge of RF systems, telemetry or command subsystems, or spacecraft communication protocols

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.