Embedded System Researcher 3

ARSIEM; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

A government support technology firm in Maryland seeks an Embedded System Researcher 3 to lead embedded systems analysis. Candidates should possess over 12 years of experience in embedded systems, alongside skills in Python and C programming. Responsibilities include coordinating with clients and leading complex problems. This role demands an active TS/SCI clearance. Competitive salary ranges from $125,000 to $183,000 annually, with a bonus structure for referrals.

Qualifications

• Expert-level engineering experience with over 12 years analyzing embedded systems.
• Experience researching and developing in VxWorks, ELDK, or custom OS.
• Minimum eight years programming in object-oriented languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex problems and coordinate with customers.
• Focus on embedded systems with various assembly languages.

Skills

Embedded systems analysis

Python programming

C programming

Debugging tools (GDB)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

UNIX environments

Windows applications

Job description

About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the U.S. Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is currently looking for an Embedded System Researcher 3. The position will support one of our Government clients in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities

• Lead others in tasks, coordinate with customers on existing work, and lead complex problems through to completion.
• Focus on embedded systems with ARM, PPC, MIPS, or other embedded assembly languages.

Minimum Qualifications

• Expert-level engineering experience with over 12 years of analysing embedded systems
• Experience researching and developing in an embedded systems world (VxWorks, ELDK, or custom OS)
• Experience with Python, C, and ASM, and development
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB)
• Demonstrated ability to self-drive research tasking and coordinate with customers on distilling larger tasks into meaningful milestones

Labor Category Requirements - Software Developer 3

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience programming with object-oriented programming languages
• Minimum five (5) years of experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments OR minimum five (5) years of experience developing UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
• Experience developing complex programs using, C, C#, C++, Java, or other comparable languages
• Minimum three (3) leading projects that develop complex software, ensuring a collaborative environment, and configuration management, and Experience implementing software life cycle management (requirements, design, develop, test, validate, deploy)

Labor Category Requirements - CNO Analyst/Programmer 3

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience OR minimum ten (10) years of experience in computer science, information systems, or network engineering
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience programming in Assembly, C, C++, Java, Perl, or Python
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience developing in one (1) or more of the following:
• Windows applications using Visual Studio or .NET environments
• UNIX applications using make files or comparable build environments
• Minimum six (6) years of experience with programming CNO tools and techniques
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing and supervising teams in support of the Government CNO capability development
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with programming CNO tools for the US Government
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in programming techniques to evade host and or network-based intrusion detection systems
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in network sockets programming, developing packet-level programs: expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and application-level protocols
• Expert ability in UNIX kernel internals and low-level Windows internals:
• OS runtime linker/loader
• Object file formats (e.g., PE, COFF, ELF)
• File system internals (e.g., NTFS, ext2, btrfs)
• OS-specific mandatory and discretionary access control mechanisms
• Process and thread APIs and data structures.

$125,000 - $183,000 a year

The ARSIEM pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.

Benefits: For an overview of our benefits, please visit our benefits tab. https://www.arsiem.com/careers/

Original posting date: 2025-08-06

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $10,000, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.