Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer

ecsfederal; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer to work onsite in Arlington, VA office. The role focuses on overseeing embedded software engineering for DoD missile systems, collaborating with hardware engineers to assess software impact on hardware.

Candidates should have 5+ years in engineering design, development, testing, and process management, with Top-Secret clearance and experience in C++/Python, agile methods, and DoD projects.

Qualifications

• Active Top-Secret Clearance required.
• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in software design, development, testing, and process management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management, auditing, and validation of embedded software, not hands-on coding.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to evaluate software impact on hardware systems.
• Lead change control boards, engineering reviews, and ensure design changes are fully qualified.
• Apply systems engineering principles and agile methods to missile systems development.

Skills

Top-Secret Clearance

C++

Python

Embedded software

Missile/defense domain

Agile development

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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