Embedded Software Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an embedded software engineer to develop and maintain crucial software components that bridge subsystems, enabling communication between software elements.

You will write, test, and optimize code, support hardware interfaces, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve mission-critical challenges for clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded system development.
• Experience with microcontrollers, FPGA, or custom hardware platforms.
• Experience applying C, C++, hardware interfaces including SPI and UART, and debugging tools in hands-on engineering environments.
• Experience maintaining and expanding state machine designs to support system functionality.
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, engineers, and subject matter experts.
• Experience researching emerging technologies and integrated new concepts into project needs.
• Experience interpreting schematics, datasheets, and system requirements to guide technical decisions.
• Experience documenting engineering work products, configuration, and test results.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and 3+ years of experience with software engineering or 7+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and edit code to support embedded systems.
• Develop and maintain software for client mission-forward challenges.
• Configure solutions based on platform in use and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with team leadership and cross-functional partners to meet requirements.

Skills

Embedded development

C/C++

SPI interface

UART interface

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Debugging tools

Job description

Job Number: R0245838

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 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 as well as configure solutions based on the platform being used. You'll partner with team leadership to troubleshoot and correct operational issues.

Work with us to expand your tech skills and make a meaningful difference.

Join us. The world can\'t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience working in embedded system development

• Experience working with microcontrollers, FPGA, or custom hardware platforms

• Experience applying C, C++, hardware interfaces including SPI and UART, and debugging tools in hands-on engineering environments

• Experience maintaining and expanding state machine designs to support system functionality

• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, engineers, and subject matter experts

• Experience researching emerging technologies and integrated new concepts into project needs

• Experience interpreting schematics, datasheets, and system requirements to guide technical decisions

• Experience documenting engineering work products, configuration, and test results

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science and 3+ years of experience with software engineering or 7+ years of experience with software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Top Secret Clearance

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 $69,300.00 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.