Embedded Software Engineer, Senior

The Opportunity:  

As an embedded software engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software. You use your knowledge to write and optimize code that creates a bridge between pieces of software, allowing them to communicate. We are seeking a highly experienced senior embedded software engineer with a strong background in defense industries. The ideal candidate will excel in DevOps and CI/CD processes, software architecture design and refactor, and hardware integration. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality embedded software solutions, driving efficiency in development cycles, and overseeing complex testing frameworks.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll support the development of systems, sites, and tools for our clients. Using the latest tools and technology, you’ll write, test, and edit code in support of the team’s overall results. You’ll expand your skills as you develop and reverse engineer software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices and configures solutions based on the platform being used. You’ll work with other team leaders to troubleshoot and correct operational issues, as well as with cybersecurity specialists to ensure that the software you’re creating is secure.  

Work with us to further your tech career and make a meaningful difference.  

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 10+ years of experience with embedded software engineering in the defense industry
• 8+ years of experience with embedded C++ software development hardware-software integration
• 8+ years of experience implementing and managing automated pipelines using tools such as CMake, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
• 8+ years of experience writing Python and bash scripts
• 5+ years of experience leading Agile teams as a Scrum Master, with a track record of delivering embedded software products through iterative development cycles
• Experience designing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, unit testing, and system integration testing for embedded systems
• Experience in containerized environments, including Docker or Kubernetes, and package managers such as Conan or Spack for managing software dependencies in embedded systems
• Secret clearance 
• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience in software engineering, or 13+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience leading initiatives to decompose monolithic repositories and automate release cycles for embedded systems
• Ability to work closely with systems engineers, hardware teams, simulation specialists, and product management to develop cohesive solutions for complex embedded systems
• Master’s degree
• Agile Scrum Master Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.