Software Engineer

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) With Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. seeks a qualified real-time software engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test embedded systems for missile programs in the Dahlgren, VA area.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, strong C++ skills for real-time embedded software, and an active Secret clearance. Preference is given to candidates with VxWorks, Aegis, telemetry, and safety‑critical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• C++ software engineering experience in real-time embedded systems.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and test real-time software for missile systems.
• Support telemetry and test-data processing, system interfaces, integration and flight tests.
• Conduct safety reviews and coordinate with Navy stakeholders and contractors.

Skills

C++

Real-Time Embedded Software

VxWorks RTOS

Safety-Critical Software Development

Multi-Core Systems

VMEbus

Missile Communications

Telemetry Decoding

Real-Time Data Acquisition

Hardware/Software Integration

Software Requirements

Test Planning

System Safety Reviews

Aegis Weapon System

Standard Missile Systems

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Design, develop, integrate, and test real-time software for Standard Missile and ESSM systems, communications test equipment, and virtual operational missile programs. Support telemetry and test-data processing, system interfaces, integration and flight tests, safety reviews, and technical coordination with Navy stakeholders and contractors.

Requirements:

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; C++ software engineering experience in real-time embedded systems; and an active Secret clearance. Preferred qualifications include extensive experience with VxWorks, missile and Aegis programs, telemetry, VMEbus, safety-critical software, and formal safety reviews.

Key Skills:

C++, Real-Time Embedded Software, VxWorks RTOS, Safety-Critical Software Development, Multi-Core Systems, VMEbus, Missile Communications, Telemetry Decoding, Real-Time Data Acquisition, Hardware/Software Integration, Software Requirements, Test Planning, System Safety Reviews, Aegis Weapon System, Standard Missile Systems, Technical Leadership

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) With Employer Match, Paid Time Off, Federal Holidays