Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Hybrid, DoD-Ready

ThayerMahan, Inc.; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ThayerMahan, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will develop software across web apps, embedded Linux, and microcontrollers for autonomous systems, with emphasis on command and control, DSP, and data flow management.

The role requires leadership to junior engineers, strong communication, and ability to work on MV-driven tasks, balancing short- and long-term goals. Expect occasional travel and a hybrid on-site/off-site arrangement at Groton HQ.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen (position entails access to Controlled Unclassified Information)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• 8+ years relevant industry experience
• Able to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain software solutions by writing and reviewing code, creating and maintaining documentation, and developing and reviewing design proposals.
• Support production staff with system preparation.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Communicate plans and potential solutions clearly toward well-specified product behaviors.

Skills

Code exploration

Bug fixes

Feature design

Documentation

Automated tests

Learning new tech

Tech research

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Field engineering support

Two languages proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Git / GitLab

CI/CD

Python

Bash

Linux

Docker

Networking

Job description

ThayerMahan, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will develop software across web apps, embedded Linux, and microcontrollers for autonomous systems, with emphasis on command and control, DSP, and data flow management.

The role requires leadership to junior engineers, strong communication, and ability to work on MV-driven tasks, balancing short- and long-term goals. Expect occasional travel and a hybrid on-site/off-site arrangement at Groton HQ.