1

Contract Embedded Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sr. Test Embedded Engineer Type: Long Term Contract Responsibilities: • Validate system and application requirements and design against the implementation through comprehensive testing. • Produce ...

Senior Software Embedded Engineer

Seattle, WA

$141.10K - $184.90K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer you will: Build the native foundation for edge video and IoT ... Set the SDK strategy: define the ABI contracts, versioning guarantees, and FFI boundaries that will ...

Embedded Test Engineer

Portage, MI · Hybrid

$45 - $53/hr

? Embedded Test Engineer (Linux / Yocto) Location: Portage, Michigan (Hybrid - 4 days onsite ... ASAP Contract: 18 Months Schedule: 40 hrs/week | Monday-Friday | Flexible 1st shift hours About the ...

New

Senior Software Embedded Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$141K - $225.60K/yr

Senior Software Embedded Engineer Seattle, Washington, United States At Axon, we're on a mission to ... Set the SDK strategy: define the ABI contracts, versioning guarantees, and FFI boundaries that will ...

Senior Software Embedded Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$141K - $225.60K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer you will: Build the native foundation for edge video and IoT ... Set the SDK strategy: define the ABI contracts, versioning guarantees, and FFI boundaries that will ...

Embedded Software Engineer (Rust, C/C++, Python) Location: Redmond, WA - On-Site Job Type: Contract Experience Level: Mid-Level About the Role We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer with ...

Embedded Engineers

Dallas, TX

$130.10K - $171.10K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer (ADA and RTOS is required) 100% onsite Duration: 12-month contract Vias: USC and GC Only Description: The selected candidate will be responsible for ASIC FPGA design on RD ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Contract Embedded Engineer information

See salary details

$70K

$153.4K

$174K

How much do contract embedded engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 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.

More about Contract Embedded Engineer jobs
What cities are hiring for Contract Embedded Engineer jobs? Cities with the most Contract Embedded Engineer job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Embedded Engineer jobs? The most popular types of Embedded Engineer jobs are:
What states have the most Contract Embedded Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Contract Embedded Engineer jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Contract Embedded Engineer jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Contract Embedded Engineer jobs are:
Infographic showing various Contract Embedded Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,383 per year, or $73.7 per hour.
Electronic Warfare Embedded Engineer

Electronic Warfare Embedded Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton

Aberdeen, MD • On-site

$86.90K - $198K/yr

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Booz Allen Hamilton rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 57 rated business consultants


Job description

Electronic Warfare Embedded Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in an exciting research and development (R&D) position? You understand your customer's environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications and solutions makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.
As an embedded Software Engineer, you will support our team to engineer solutions for complex mission-critical challenges by designing, developing, and testing embedded software RF capabilities. You will collaborate with a team of engineers, contribute to innovative solutions, and grow your expertise in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our Research and Development (R&D) "hacker-like" environment focuses on innovative approaches and thought processes as opposed to extensive design documentation, meetings, and formalized review processes. This is an opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies and deliver impactful solutions for real-world applications. Your work will shape the Army Cyber mission developing new technology for the warfighter. Your customer will trust you to not only design and develop these systems, but also evolve them with advanced technology solutions. Join our team and create the future of embedded RF solutions for the Army warfighter.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:

  • 3+ years of experience developing SDR solutions
  • Experience with C and C++, including cross compilation, thread synchronization, and asynchronous callbacks
  • Experience with Git version control
  • Experience with embedded hardware systems
  • Knowledge of Linux distributions, including RedHat or Rocky Linux
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
  • Experience with Rust
  • Experience flashing firmware to embedded hardware platforms
  • Experience developing integrated solutions that leverage both the embedded processor and FPGA fabric of Xilinx SoC and RFSoC devices
  • Experience with digital RF sampling, modulations, error correction, or compression
  • Experience with AI Code Generation
  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

What Booz Allen Hamilton employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom


Booz Allen Hamilton logo

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Booz Allen Hamilton is a leading provider of management and technology consulting services to the US government in defense, intelligence, and civil markets. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the firm also serves major corporations, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Founded in 1914 by Edwin G. Booz, the company has a long-standing tradition of helping clients achieve success by delivering a wide range of consulting services that include strategic planning, human capital and learning, communication, systems development, and others. The company's mission is to empower people to change the world, and it has a reputation for maintaining the highest standards of integrity and-excellence.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

McLean, VA, US

Year founded

1914