Embedded Software Engineer (Nav Fusion)

Arcfield; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 101,657 - 200,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Navigation Fusion to design and develop deterministic embedded software for PNT systems. The ideal candidate will have strong embedded C/C++ expertise and experience with sensor fusion techniques.

This role offers an opportunity to take ownership of navigation software and ensure resilient positioning and timing systems at the tactical edge. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• BS 8-10 years, MS 6-8 years, PhD 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience writing production-grade C and modern C++ for embedded systems.
• Deep expertise in Navigation Fusion and state estimation.
• Demonstrated experience in complex, timing-critical middleware for multi-sensor platforms.
• Intimate knowledge of precision timing concepts and synchronization protocols.

Responsibilities

• Architect and write C++ embedded pipelines for multi-sensor state estimation.
• Design the deterministic software architecture managing timing deadlines.
• Code intelligent fallback mechanisms during jamming or spoofing events.
• Write low-level control loops for timing and crypto synchronization.
• Build Hardware Abstraction Layers for easy integration of new hardware.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Navigation Fusion

PNT software architecture

Kalman filtering

Sensor fusion

RTOS-level development

Timing architectures

Hardware/software integration

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

THIS POSITION IS FOR STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING (STC), AN ARCFIELD COMPANY

Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), an Arcfield Company, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with expertise in Navigation Fusion and PNT software architecture. This role will focus on the design, development, and deployment of deterministic embedded software for PNT systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in embedded C/C++, bare‑metal or RTOS‑level development, Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, timing architectures, hardware/software integration, and resource‑constrained tactical systems. This role requires a highly autonomous engineer who can take ownership of critical navigation software from low‑level implementation through integrated system performance, helping ensure resilient PNT and timing are maintained at the tactical edge.

• Build the Fusion Engine: Architect and write the C++ embedded pipelines for multi‑sensor state estimation, implementing Extended/Unscented Kalman Filters (EKF/UKF) or factor graphs to tightly couple GPS, inertial, and alternative navigation sources.
• Develop the Architecture: Design the deterministic software architecture that manages rigid timing deadlines, ensuring sensor ingestion and fusion math execute on SWaP‑constrained processors
• Implement Autonomous PACE Logic: Code the intelligent fallback mechanisms during jamming or spoofing events.
• Maintain Time & Crypto Sync: Write the low‑level control loops that monitor local oscillators (CSAC/OCXO) during prolonged GPS holdover.
• Enforce Software MOSA: Build rigid Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) so new hardware and sensors can be easily integrated.
• Deploy to the Edge: Optimize mathematical models (matrix inversions, covariance updates) to run cleanly on tactical ARM Cortex or embedded Linux architectures.

Qualifications

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5 (Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field).
• Experience writing production‑grade C and modern C++ for embedded systems.
• Deep expertise in Navigation Fusion, state estimation, and sensor integration (e.g., implementing Kalman filters, tightly coupled GPS/INS, or dead‑reckoning algorithms).
• Demonstrated experience designing or extending a "PNT OS" or complex, timing‑critical deterministic middleware for multi‑sensor platforms.
• Intimate knowledge of precision timing concepts, hardware clock steering (DACs, oscillators), and synchronization protocols (PPS, 10MHz, PTP/IEEE 1588).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in an architecture‑driven environment, taking complex mathematical subsystems from initial concept through to deployed capability.
• Understanding of VITA standards (VITA49 for VITA Radio Transport, VITA90) and SOSA hardware/software profiles.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $101,657.48 Max: $200,020.88

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.