About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Technology, Information and Media.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Work as a key member of an Agile/Scrum team to design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software for mission-critical encryption and communications products.
• Translate system and product requirements into maintainable embedded software solutions for both simulated and target hardware.
• Act as a subject-matter expert in embedded application development, providing technical guidance and mentoring to other engineers.
• Integrate software with hardware, participate in hardware-software integration tests, and validate operational performance against requirements.
• Develop software test plans, test procedures, and technical documentation to support verification and certification activities.
• Investigate root causes of complex issues, implement fixes, and follow through with regression verification.
• Use C/C++ and Python to implement software for real-time embedded operating systems and automate development/test tasks as needed.
• Participate in design and code peer reviews, track defects, and contribute to continuous improvement of the SDLC.

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Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience developing software for embedded and real-time systems on simulated and target hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience using Python for tooling or automation.
• Solid troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).

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Preferred Additional Skills

• Object-oriented design experience and familiarity with software modeling / UML tools (e.g., IBM Rhapsody, MagicDraw/Cameo).
• Experience developing device drivers and board support packages (BSPs) for real-time embedded systems.
• Familiarity with modern C++ techniques and best practices.
• Experience with information assurance, cryptography, or working on certified/assured systems (e.g., NSA Type 1, DO-178).
• Prior work on defense, tactical networking, or encryption products is strongly preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $105,000 - $171,000 per year (in compliance with pay-transparency rules). Final offer will depend on experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
• Minimum sign-on bonus: $10,000 for qualified candidates (additional credentials may increase the amount).
• Relocation packages available for qualified candidates.
• Benefits may include: 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, and other programs dependent on hire date and eligibility.

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Schedule & Clearance

• Schedule: 9/80 regular schedule with every other Friday off.
• Clearance: U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance are required. Some positions may require the ability to obtain/maintain higher clearances.

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Location

• Camden, NJ — relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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