UxS Software Developer (Embedded)

TL;DR

UxS Software Developer (Embedded): Building end-to-end full stack software systems for unmanned systems with an accent on low-level Linux programming, hardware integration, and real-time protocols. Focus on designing kernel-level drivers, optimizing socket communications, and troubleshooting embedded hardware for production-ready solutions.

Location: Lorton, Virginia, USA. Remote with occasions required in person at Booz Allen or customer facility. Secret clearance required.

Salary: $112,800 - $257,000 (annualized USD)

Company

Government consulting firm specializing in advanced technology solutions for defense and security.

What you will do

• Lead a team in developing full stack software from vision to production using C, C++, Java, and Bash.
• Oversee implementation of Linux kernel drivers, socket programming, and task scheduling for unmanned systems.
• Integrate hardware components via SPI, I2C, RS232, and TTL, ensuring thermal and electrical management.
• Troubleshoot systems using oscilloscopes and cross-compilation for custom microprocessors.
• Optimize TCP/IP, multicast/unicast protocols, and open-source libraries like GStreamer and OpenSSL.
• Identify system improvements considering current architecture and future enhancements.

Requirements

• 5+ years in software development with C, C++, Java, Bash
• Experience in Linux /proc, driver/kernel code, socket programming, task scheduling
• Work with open-source: GStreamer, Live555, OpenSSL, GPSD, Jansson
• Hardware troubleshooting: RC filters, resistors, RS232/TTL serial
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, multicast/unicast, SPI/I2C, thermal/electrical management
• Work with microprocessors, cross-compilation, oscilloscopes
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Nice to have

• Python, Kotlin, Go
• AI, robotics, unmanned systems
• Microcontroller programming, low-level devices
• Custom cross-compilation, open-source contributions
• Radio communications, HAM certification

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance
• Work-life programs, dependent care
• Recognition awards for performance and values
• People-first culture with collaboration emphasis