Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, C++ Developer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Hunt Valley, MD (State of Maryland)

Job Summary: This Software Engineer role focuses on designing, coding, and maintaining high‑performance applications across multiple software languages with minimal supervision. The engineer will develop embedded software for microcontrollers and FPGAs, create graphical user interfaces, produce technical documentation, support advanced test and simulation hardware for Electronic Warfare, and work closely with cutting‑edge hardware in lab environments.

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using multiple programming languages with minimal supervision.
• Implement embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers and FPGAs used in advanced test and simulation systems.
• Develop graphical user interfaces that support complex test, simulation, and control workflows.
• Write clear and comprehensive interface control documents, technical specifications, and test procedures for software designs.
• Work closely with hardware engineers in a lab setting to integrate and validate software with electronic systems.
• Debug and troubleshoot hardware–software interactions using lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and digital oscilloscopes.
• Contribute to the design and development of test and simulation hardware and software for Electronic Warfare applications.
• Support the creation of systems that simulate enemy radar and missile threats for use on the flight line, test ranges, and in laboratory environments.
• Ensure software designs achieve high fidelity and accurately represent evolving electromagnetic threat environments.
• Apply object‑oriented design principles and design patterns to produce robust, maintainable software solutions.
• Follow established coding standards and adhere to the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams while also working independently to learn new tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet project deadlines.
• Use tools such as Visual Studio and other development environments to implement, test, and refine software solutions.
• Participate in database‑related tasks, including basic database design and integration using SQL.
• Document work products thoroughly to support testing, validation, and future maintenance activities.

• Proficiency in software development using C and C++, with strong object‑oriented design skills and familiarity with design patterns.
• Experience with embedded programming for microcontrollers and/or FPGAs.
• Ability to develop graphical user interface applications.
• Experience working in Linux and embedded Linux environments.
• Knowledge of firmware development and embedded software concepts.
• Familiarity with database design and SQL.
• Understanding of coding standards and the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to work independently, learn new tasks quickly, handle multiple tasks, solve problems, meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong self‑motivation and initiative.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio 2010 or later.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers and digital oscilloscopes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• An active Top Secret security clearance.
• Multiple opening levels: 2–5 years of related experience.
• Eligibility for recent graduates having relevant C/C++ internship experience and an active Top Secret clearance.

• Experience with Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
• Experience with MATLAB for analysis, modeling, or algorithm development.
• Experience in Electronic Warfare, radar, or missile threat simulation environments.
• Experience developing or supporting test and simulation systems for aerospace or defense applications.
• Familiarity with high‑fidelity modeling of electromagnetic threats and complex hardware–software systems.
• Exposure to flight line, range, or lab‑based test environments.
• Strong written communication skills for creating interface control documents, specifications, and test procedures.
• Prior internships or project experience focused on…