Senior Embedded Systems Software Lead – Defense Solutions

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation seeks an experienced Lead Software Engineer-Embedded Computing Software for its Defense Solutions Group in Ashburn, VA. Lead design, development, and testing of embedded software for defense applications onsite.

The role requires deep C/C++, Linux, VxWorks, and real-time embedded systems expertise, with collaboration across hardware, systems, and test teams. DoD clearance and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active US DoD Clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–12+ years of progressive software development experience, including ownership of complex applications or subsystems.
• 5+ years’ experience developing software systems and 4+ years software project lead experience.
• Competencies in computer architecture, development of real‑time embedded software, and engineering process discipline.
• Hands‑on experience with software development using C/C++, Linux, VxWorks, device drivers, scripting, Python, LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions and analyze product plans and requirements to generate software specifications and estimates for new products and enhancements.
• Collaborate with systems engineering and hardware teams to create sustainable software solutions and resolve issues.
• Plan, design, develop, and test embedded software for embedded systems based on specifications and industry standards.
• Implement and integrate bootloaders, device drivers, customized applications, and test software for production.
• Diagnose and resolve advanced software defects with cross‑functional teams.
• Evaluate customer-reported issues and implement software modifications to improve functionality.
• Assist in developing software design and test documentation and user manuals.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

VxWorks

Python

Embedded Systems

DOORS

GCC

JIRA/Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Vivado/Vitis

Petalinux

Git

JTAG tooling

LabVIEW

Job description

Curtiss-Wright Corporation seeks an experienced Lead Software Engineer-Embedded Computing Software for its Defense Solutions Group in Ashburn, VA. Lead design, development, and testing of embedded software for defense applications onsite.

The role requires deep C/C++, Linux, VxWorks, and real-time embedded systems expertise, with collaboration across hardware, systems, and test teams. DoD clearance and strong communication skills are essential.