Senior Embedded Software Engineer – DoD Systems

EXPANSIA Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPANSIA Group's Aether Aerospace division seeks a Software Engineer to join a DoD-focused program in Hollywood, MD. You will contribute to the development and sustainment of secure, high-assurance software within a fast-paced, DoD contractor environment.

The role requires 7–10 years of embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript, and hands-on knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, and secure development practices.

Qualifications

• Must have Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 7–10 years of embedded software development experience with 3–5 years leading a software team.
• Proficient in C++, C, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality work as an individual contributor.
• Mentor junior team members with guidance and feedback.
• Demonstrate ownership mindset and drive issues to resolution.
• Design and build robust, maintainable, and performant systems.

Skills

C++/C

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Embedded systems

RTOS / Embedded Linux

Git / CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Tools

Angular

Qt/QML

Git

Jenkins

Bitbucket Pipelines

GitLab CI

Bamboo

Job description

EXPANSIA Group's Aether Aerospace division seeks a Software Engineer to join a DoD-focused program in Hollywood, MD. You will contribute to the development and sustainment of secure, high-assurance software within a fast-paced, DoD contractor environment.

The role requires 7–10 years of embedded software experience, proficiency in C/C++, Python, and JavaScript/TypeScript, and hands-on knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, and secure development practices.