Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software to work onsite. The role focuses on managing embedded software across missile systems programs, coordinating with hardware engineers, and ensuring design changes are fully qualified and compliant.

Candidates should have a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in software design and process management, proficiency in C++ and Python, and an active Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management.
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with embedded software systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects.
• Customer-focused with a people/service-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Prior experience in DoD/military projects.
• Strong background in software management and auditing, with a focus on checks and balances rather than active software development.
• Familiarity with change control processes and software engineering design.
• Experience in embedded or real-time software, particularly in missile or defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee embedded software management, auditing, and validation.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to evaluate software-hardware impact.
• Lead change control boards, engineering reviews, and design qualification.
• Ensure designs are compliant with engineering principles and standards.
• Travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded software

Agile development

Project management

DoD experience

Travel 25%

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer to work onsite in Arlington, VA office. The successful candidate will have knowledge of all aspects of missile systems engineering in support of DoD missile systems programs. This role involves overseeing the management, auditing, and validation of embedded software rather than hands-on coding. You will work closely with hardware engineers to evaluate the impact of software changes on hardware systems. Specific knowledge and experience with AEGIS combat systems and missile systems is a plus. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, test, and process management to include change control boards, engineering reviews, and ensuring design changes are fully qualified and compliant with engineering principles. Knowledge of systems engineering principles, best practices, agile development, and project management of missile systems development is highly desirable. Specific knowledge of the Standard Missile and Navy weapon systems is highly desirable. Travel potential to 25% of time.

Active Top-Secret Clearance

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management
• Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with embedded software systems
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects
• Customer-focused with a people/service-oriented mindset
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Prior experience in DoD/military projects.
• Strong background in software management and auditing, with a focus on checks and balances rather than active software development.
• Familiarity with change control processes and software engineering design.
• Experience in embedded or real-time software, particularly in missile or defense systems.

Salary Range - $130,000 - $210,000