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Bigbear.ai

Embedded Engineer

Columbia, MD

$109K - $228K/yr

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking an Embedded Engineer to join and assist and meet mission needs for ... contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bigbear.ai

Embedded Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$129K - $170K/yr

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking an Embedded Engineer to join and assist and meet mission needs for ... contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. What we'd like you to have

BigBear.ai

Embedded Engineer

Columbia, MD

$129K - $170K/yr

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking an Embedded Engineer to join and assist and meet mission needs for ... contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. What we'd like you to have

Xoriant Corporation

Senior Embedded Engineer

Bothell, WA

$141K - $184K/yr

Senior Embedded Engineer (11818247) Duration: 6 months contract Location: Must be able to go onsite to Bothell, WA when it reopens Responsibilities: * Develop and optimize applications and drivers ...

Tactacam

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Billings, MT · On-site +1

$122K - $160K/yr

Tactacam is seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Reveal Product ... contract design partners, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive ...

VDart, Inc.

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Santa Susana, CA

$135K - $178K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer / Verification Test Engineer - Aerospace Location: Simi Valley, CA ... Contract (Hourly) Key Responsibilities * Perform high-level (HL) and low-level (LL) verification ...

Tactacam

Sr. Embedded Engineer

Billings, MT · On-site

$122K - $160K/yr

Tactacam is seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Reveal Product ... contract design partners, and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive ...

Protingent

Embedded SDE, Payload Radio

WA · On-site

$75 - $85/hr

Embedded SDE, Payload Radio Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract ... programming language Job Details: * Job Type: Contract * Location: Redmond, WA. * Pay Rate Range ...

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How much do contract embedded engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract embedded engineer in the United States is $153,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Embedded Engineer vs Contract Firmware Engineer?

AspectContract Embedded EngineerContract Firmware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related; embedded systems certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering; firmware development certifications
Work EnvironmentDesigning hardware-software integration, working with microcontrollers and embedded systemsDeveloping low-level code for devices, working closely with hardware and software teams
Employer & Industry UsageElectronics, automotive, aerospace, consumer devicesConsumer electronics, IoT devices, industrial equipment

Contract Embedded Engineers focus on integrating hardware and software in embedded systems, while Contract Firmware Engineers specialize in writing low-level firmware for devices. Both roles require similar technical skills but differ in their primary focus areas within embedded development.

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Infographic showing various Contract Embedded Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,383 per year, or $73.7 per hour.
Embedded Engineer

Embedded Engineer

Bigbear.ai

Columbia, MD

$109K - $228K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking an Embedded Engineer to join and assist and meet mission needs for our government customer.

At BigBear.ai, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, solving real-world problems that matter. Whether it’s advancing national security, transforming healthcare, or optimizing logistics, your work will make a measurable impact across critical industries. We foster a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where innovation thrives and so do our people. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and clear paths for growth, this is more than just a job, it’s a mission.

Let’s make a difference, together!

This role will be performed onsite at the assigned customer location.


Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, debug, and test embedded software.
  • Perform requirements analysis to drive requirement specifications.
  • Perform design reviews with team members and government stakeholders.
  • Package embedded software products for release to government customers.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
  • Experience with low-level programming in a Windows, Linux, or RTOS (i.e., VxWorks, uC/OS, etc.). Experience with C/C++ and Python programming.
  • Bachelor Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines is required.with at least Ten (10) years' experience as an embedded developer, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.