Associate Embedded Software Engineer; DRT

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GERMANTOWN, MD, US, 20876

Date:
Oct 18, 2026

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI)Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities.

TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems.

Lives dependon what we do!

Top Benefits
(Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We are seeking an Associate Embedded Software Engineer to work in our Germantown, MD office. You will be part of a product development team working with extremely talented, motivated people who take pride in knowing our products perform when it counts. You will also be able to see your design and development being manufactured right in our factory.

Responsibilities

• Develop new Software.
  
  Write code that turns advanced radio hardware into intelligent, programmable communication systems.
• Solve real-world technical challenges.
  
  Our cross-functional software teams integrate embedded systems, networking, and distributed software.
• Collaborate with engineers. See your code move beyond a screen and become integrated within technology that connects people in environments where communications matter most.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required
  - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• BSEE/BSCE/BSCS or MSEE
• Communicate with Impact. Strong oral and written communication skills are critical to success.
• Software development skills to augment high-performing teams
  • Linux environment on ARM processors
  • Bare-metal software systems on micro-controllers
  • Heavy use of C/C++, Python
  • Integration of emerging AI technologies
  • Structured development processes (Test Driven Development, peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking).
  • Agile methodologies and techniques
• Strong collaboration skills.
  
  Our success depends upon building and maintaining relationships with team members.
• Networking skills. Design and optimize high-performance networked software that enables reliable, real-time communications in complex systems.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.

The annualized pay range for this role is $81,181.80 - $ USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact talent acquisition at

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at .

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Clarksburg, Maryland 20871, United States

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