Embedded Software Engineer - DoD Edge & Linux

Ignite Digital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Government projects

Community involvement

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Ignite Digital seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain critical DoD software systems. You will build containerized apps, configure VLANs on edge devices, and help with ATO and RMF compliance in a secure, networked environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in software engineering, strong Linux experience, and proficiency with Go, Python, Bash, Git, and networking. Expect on-site work in Charleston, SC with a focus on hardware integration and secure communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of software engineering or systems integration experience
• Experience with Linux, Bash, Git, Go, Python, and container technologies. Comfortable daily driver on Linux (Debian/Ubuntu-class systems on Pi and sim VMs)
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including wired ethernet, TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, and routing
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet‑based networks, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing, and DNS
• Experience supporting software deployed on Linux‑based embedded or edge‑computing platforms
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain mission software applications and services
• Develop automation scripts and deployment tooling using Go, Bash, and Python
• Support Linux systems, systemd services, and secure remote administration using SSH
• Build and deploy containerized applications using Podman and Quadlets
• Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet networking, VLANs, TLS, and system communications, including tagged and untagged traffic, trunk ports, and network segmentation concepts
• Execute provisioning, bootstrap, and deployment procedures for operational systems
• Support hardware integration including serial, USB, I2C, and SPI interfaces
• Interface software systems with embedded and peripheral hardware components
• Utilize serial console connections for diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Support software integration with hardware interfaces including USB, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet-connected devices
• Assist in identifying and isolating software, hardware, power, and network‑related issues
• Ensure software services remain resilient to hardware attachment and detachment events
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO), RMF, and cybersecurity compliance activities as required

Skills

Linux

Go

Python

Bash

Git

Networking fundamentals

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Podman

Quadlets

Debian/Ubuntu

Job description

Ignite Digital seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and sustain critical DoD software systems. You will build containerized apps, configure VLANs on edge devices, and help with ATO and RMF compliance in a secure, networked environment.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in software engineering, strong Linux experience, and proficiency with Go, Python, Bash, Git, and networking. Expect on-site work in Charleston, SC with a focus on hardware integration and secure communication.