Embedded Software Engineer

Apogee Research develops compositional systems of systems and software capabilities for National Security applications. The Embedded Software Engineer will create and implement low-level software for tactical systems, debug cyber-physical systems, support demonstrations and testing, and collaborate on cross-disciplinary technical problems.

What you'll do:

• Performing hands-on technical work including design and development of low-level software (typically C and C++) for tactical systems across a variety of architectures and POSIX compliant operating systems
• Debugging cyber-physical systems through a deep understanding of both software and computer hardware issues
• Supporting demonstration and testing in both laboratory and test events settings
• Learning new technologies and developing fundamentally new approaches as needed
• Working in cross-discipline teams to solve hard problems through collaboration

What they're looking for:

• Extensive experience building low level software that reliably runs in a range of environmental conditions
• High proficiency in C and C++
• Thorough understanding of the theory and practice of buffers, transports, schedulers, and similar low-level software constructs
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of signal processing techniques such as (Nyquist sampling, convolutions, Fourier transforms, etc
• Understanding of hardware (ruggedized compute, amplifiers, software defined radios, etc.)
• The position is located in our Arlington, VA office (**full-time in person**)
• Otherwise all candidates must be eligible to obtain one
• Therefore any applicant must be a **US citizen** to be considered
• Existing **DoD Top Secret clearance**

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account