Embedded Security Software Engineer I (Onsite) with Security Clearance
The Embedded Security Software Engineer I at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, coding, integrating, and testing real-time embedded software solutions focused on secure software implementations for advanced defense systems such as radar and sensors. This role involves collaboration across all software development lifecycle phases, troubleshooting complex technical problems, and supporting program execution to deliver innovative, secure solutions that protect national security. The position requires an active DoD Secret security clearance and is based onsite in Tewksbury, MA.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Embedded Security Software Engineer I to join an on-site Secure Product Assurance / Sensors Space & Air Software team in Tewksbury, MA. You will contribute across the software development lifecycle to design, implement, test, and integrate real-time embedded software with a strong focus on secure software solutions for defense programs. This position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
What You’ll Do
- Design, code, unit test, integrate, and document real-time embedded software with an emphasis on secure software solutions.
- Participate in requirements derivation, architectural modeling, and technical analysis.
- Troubleshoot complex technical problems and develop practical, documented solutions.
- Work across SW/HW integration phases as required by program lifecycle.
- Participate in peer reviews, code inspections, and technical decision-making with multidisciplinary teams and program leadership.
- Support program execution to meet technical, cost, schedule, and quality baselines.
- Follow established software development processes to maintain software integrity.
- Work onsite at the Tewksbury, MA campus.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited institution (degree must be completed by start date).
- Experience developing, testing, or debugging software in C, C++, or a similar object-oriented language.
- Scripting experience with Python, Perl, or similar languages.
- Experience with real-time embedded software development.
- Strong hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in team-based software development environments with good communication skills.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret required; active clearance required after day 1).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build environments.
- Familiarity with Scrum/Agile, DevSecOps practices, and Git/GitLab.
- Linux OS familiarity, kernel development, or Linux device drivers.
- Hands-on development of low-level device drivers or RTOS-based applications.
- Hardware/software integration experience and interfacing with FPGAs.
- Experience with inter-processor communication, x86 and ARM architectures, secure boot concepts.
- Prior embedded software security work or experience on DoD programs is highly desirable.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (good-faith estimate): $57,200 – $108,800 per year (range provided by the client and representative of all experience levels; actual offer will depend on role, experience, skills, and location).
- Potential benefits (subject to business unit and eligibility): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, employee development programs, and more.
- Relocation eligibility may apply.
Location & Clearance
- Work location: Onsite at Tewksbury, MA campus.
- Security: Position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret). Only U.S. citizens are typically eligible.
Why Join
- Work on mission-critical real-time embedded systems for defense and national security.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers on secure product assurance and sensor software.
- Opportunity to grow technical skills across embedded systems, security, and hardware/software integration.
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