Embedded Software Engineer

About the Role

Apogee Research is seeking Embedded Software Engineers to join their team in Arlington, VA. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge software capabilities for tactical systems at the tactical edge, working with existing military and commercial hardware to create resilient, distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 by understanding both software and computer hardware issues.
• Supporting demonstration and testing in laboratory and test event settings.
• Learning new technologies and developing new approaches as needed.
• Working in cross-discipline teams to solve complex problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• POSIX compliant operating systems.
• Understanding of hardware (ruggedized compute, amplifiers, software defined radios, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of signal processing techniques such as (Nyquist sampling, convolutions, Fourier transforms, etc.) is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Existing DoD Top Secret clearance is extremely desirable.
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• All applicants must be a US citizen.

The position is located in our Arlington, VA office (full-time in person).

Limited travel to support test and exercise events is expected.