Embedded Software Engineer

Apogee Research, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Transit benefits

Job summary

Apogee Research, LLC is seeking Embedded Software Engineers to lead the creation of capabilities for national security, focusing on tactical edge software across military and commercial hardware in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and collaboration in a full-time, in-person setting.

Qualified candidates should have extensive experience in low-level software with C/C++, an understanding of buffers and schedulers, and knowledge of signal processing.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building low level software that reliably runs in a range of environmental conditions.
• High proficiency in C and C++.
• Thorough understanding of buffers, transports, schedulers, and similar low-level software constructs.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of signal processing techniques such as Nyquist sampling and Fourier transforms.
• Understanding of hardware such as ruggedized compute and software defined radios is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on design and development of low-level software (C/C++) for tactical systems across architectures and POSIX OS.
• Debugging cyber-physical systems with deep software and hardware integration knowledge.
• Support demonstration and testing in laboratory and field/test events.
• Learn new technologies and develop new approaches as needed.
• Work in cross-discipline teams to solve hard problems through collaboration.

Skills

C language

C++ language

Low-level software

Buffers/Transports/Schedulers

Signal processing basics

Job description

Apogee Research is at the forefront of a revolution in how the DoD operates: a turn towards compositional systems of systems instead of traditional monolithic architectures. This change is driven by a need for faster adaptation to adversarial environments, which requires the ability to field resilient, distributed systems in days to weeks rather than months to years (much less decades).

Apogee Research is looking for Embedded Software Engineers to lead the creation of capabilities addressing currently unmet needs in National Security. This focuses on implementing cutting edge software capabilities at the tactical edge -- working with existing military and commercial hardware. Limited travel to support test and exercise events is expected.

Common Themes Include

• Performing hands-on technical work including design and development of low-level software (typically C and C++) for tactical systems across a variety of architectures and POSIX compliant operating systems.
• Debugging cyber-physical systems through a deep understanding of both software and computer hardware issues.
• Supporting demonstration and testing in both laboratory and test events settings.
• Learning new technologies and developing fundamentally new approaches as needed.
• Working in cross-discipline teams to solve hard problems through collaboration.

Qualified Candidates Should Have

• Extensive experience building low level software that reliably runs in a range of environmental conditions.
• High proficiency in C and C++.
• Thorough understanding of the theory and practice of buffers, transports, schedulers, and similar low-level software constructs.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of signal processing techniques such as (Nyquist sampling, convolutions, Fourier transforms, etc. is a strong plus.
• Understanding of hardware (ruggedized compute, amplifiers, software defined radios, etc.) is a strong plus.

The position is located in our Arlington, VA office (full-time in person). Existing DoD Top Secret clearance is extremely desirable, otherwise all candidates must be eligible to obtain one and therefore all candidates must be a US citizen to apply.

About Apogee Research

• Apogee Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.

Apogee Research, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.