VMS Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer – C++ / Embedded Systems

• Location:
  
  Onsite – Linthicum, MD
• Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
• Contract Opportunity via Apex Systems

Apex Systems is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and integration of mission‑critical naval electronic warfare systems. This position offers the opportunity to work hands‑on with real‑time embedded hardware and software in a collaborative engineering environment alongside systems, firmware, and hardware engineers.

If you’re passionate about low‑level C++ development, real‑time systems, and supporting cutting‑edge defense technologies—this is a role where your work directly makes an impact.

• 100% Onsite (no remote option)
• Fast‑paced, collaborative engineering team
• Located in Linthicum, MD (Aviation Blvd area)

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will support the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced electronic warfare software systems.

• Supporting planning, development, and testing of surface Navy electronic warfare systems
• Collaborating within an Integration & Test (I&T) Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Communicating technical progress and status to IPT leadership
• Developing and modifying C++ software to port existing applications to new hardware platforms
• Performing unit testing with hardware in the loop
• Supporting system‑level integration testing alongside systems engineers
• Leveraging modern development and collaboration tools, including:
  • VS Code
  • Jenkins
  • JIRA
  • Git / Bit Bucket
  • Nexus
  • Confluence

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience with C++ in embedded or real‑time environments
• Experience working with radio frequency (RF) systems
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP)
• Hands‑on experience with real‑time embedded systems using the VxWorks operating system
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Experience conducting unit testing with hardware
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret clearance

• Experience developing software for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
• Understanding of Electronic Warfare techniques and RF signal processing
• Working knowledge of RF and lab test equipment, such as:
  • Network analyzers
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Signal / waveform generators
  • Synthesizers
  • Digitizers
  • Signal analyzers

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.