Advanced Software Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Advanced Software Engineer (Embedded C++): Lead cross-functional teams in planning, designing, developing, testing, and maintaining system-level software for weapon systems in combat vehicles, ships, submarines, aircraft, and spacecraft with an accent on full software lifecycle and hardware-software integration. Focus on architecting embedded applications, optimizing performance, and solving complex challenges in defense environments.

Location: Primarily on-site in Pittsfield, MA, with hybrid/flex opportunities. U.S. citizenship required. Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at time of hire.

Salary: USD $124,397/Yr. - USD $138,003/Yr.

Company

Engineers high-technology solutions, products, and services for defense and scientific missions with a global team of 12,000+ professionals.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional software teams through the entire software development lifecycle.
• Plan, design, develop, test, and maintain system-level software applications for advanced defense systems.
• Develop software architectures for hardware-software integrated solutions.
• Create feature roadmaps and apply technical standards to solve complex challenges.
• Champion new ideas, process improvements, and professional development for the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field + 5+ years experience, or Master’s + 3 years.
• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance required at hire.
• Proficient in C/C++ and software architectures.
• Experience with embedded operating systems or hypervisors.
• Agile experience preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience leading software engineers and tracking performance.
• Linux at user/admin level.
• Collaborative source control (e.g., GitLab), containers.
• Software requirements and documentation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedules including 9/80 with every other Friday off.
• Competitive benefits: 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, research-oriented work with award-winning teams.
• Employee resource groups and recognition for contributions.