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 Engineer to work onsite. The role oversees management, auditing, and validation of embedded software in DoD missile programs, collaborating with hardware engineers to assess how software changes affect hardware.

Candidates should have 5+ years in engineering design, development, testing, and process management, with C++ and Python proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management, auditing, and validation of embedded software for missile/defense systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to assess how software changes affect hardware.
• Facilitate change control boards and ensure design changes are fully qualified and compliant.

Skills

C++

Python

Embedded software systems

Agile development

Project management

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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

Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

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