Embedded Software Engineer II - TS/SCI, National Security

Root Source; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ROOT//SOURCE is seeking an Embedded Software Developer II to support complex and critical projects that directly impact national security and intelligence missions. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and a strong background in embedded software development.

You will work with C/C++, x86 assembly, and Python to build and test capabilities, analyze protocols, and adapt to evolving technologies while collaborating with the test team throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Software development experience using C, C/C++, or other languages.
• Experience with embedded platforms (Linux/Unix/Android/VxWorks).
• Strong knowledge of software requirements analysis, design, development, integration, and testing.
• Experience with virtualization environments (VMware/ESXi, OpenStack, Open vSwitch, QEMU).
• Proficiency with reverse engineering and debugging tools (IDA Pro, OllyDbg, gdb, Ghidra).
• Familiarity with assembly languages and low-level systems programming concepts.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support complex and critical projects that directly impact national security and intelligence missions.
• Develop embedded systems, conduct vulnerability analysis, reverse engineer software, and provide operational support to address challenging problems.
• Utilize expertise in C/C++ development, x86 Assembly, and Python for automated unit testing to create capabilities, research existing functionality, analyze protocols, and adapt to new technologies
• Collaborate with the test team throughout the development life cycle

Skills

C/C++ development

x86 Assembly

Python

Embedded platforms

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

gdb

OllyDbg

VMware/ESXi

OpenStack

QEMU

Job description

ROOT//SOURCE is seeking an Embedded Software Developer II to support complex and critical projects that directly impact national security and intelligence missions. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph and a strong background in embedded software development.

You will work with C/C++, x86 assembly, and Python to build and test capabilities, analyze protocols, and adapt to evolving technologies while collaborating with the test team throughout the lifecycle.