Embedded Software Engineer Co Op Jobs in Virginia

Description

• Design, develop, implement, and test high-performance embedded software solutions in C/C++ for Linux-based embedded systems, System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms, and Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications. 
• Develop firmware and low-level software that interfaces with FPGA-based hardware, RF front-ends, DMA engines, and custom embedded hardware. 
• Design and optimize high-throughput IQ data pipelines between FPGA fabric, system memory, and user-space applications with emphasis on low latency and deterministic performance. 
• Develop and maintain software supporting Xilinx/AMD Zynq, Nvidia Jetson, or similar embedded computing platforms. 
• Configure and optimize DMA transfers, memory management, cache coherency, and zero-copy architectures for efficient data movement. 
• Develop multithreaded real-time software using C/C++, POSIX threads, synchronization primitives, and lock-free programming techniques. 
• Optimize software performance using ARM NEON SIMD instructions, vectorized libraries (VOLK, Eigen), or GPU acceleration where appropriate. 
• Develop and maintain Linux user-space applications and interfaces for SDR hardware using Industrial I/O (IIO), sysfs, ioctl, or custom device interfaces. 
• Support Linux BSP customization and embedded Linux image development using Yocto, PetaLinux, or Buildroot. 
• Collaborate with FPGA, RF, electrical, systems, and test engineers to develop integrated hardware/software solutions. 
• Analyze system performance, including CPU utilization, memory usage, throughput, latency, and timing behavior to ensure sustained real-time processing. 
• Participate in system architecture discussions and assist in defining software requirements and interface specifications. 
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation of embedded software. 
• Implement secure coding practices and support cyber-hardened embedded software designs. 
• Create and maintain technical documentation including software design documentation, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, and user guides. 
• Participate in Agile development activities including sprint planning, technical reviews, and code walkthroughs. 
• Support integration, troubleshooting, and defect resolution for fielded systems. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Six (6) years of professional technical experience, which includes at least four (4) years of specialized experience performing computer hardware engineering, software design, coding and compilation of code; computer or software requirements, management, computer systems or software integration; and utilizing systems engineering software tools.
• Strong experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++.
• Experience developing software for Linux-based embedded systems or embedded SoC platforms.
• Experience with embedded software development targeting ARM processors, embedded Linux, or heterogeneous processing architectures. 
• Experience integrating software with custom hardware and FPGA-based systems. 
• Understanding of DMA architectures and high-speed data movement. 
• Knowledge of memory management, cache coherency, and efficient memory utilization in embedded systems. 
• Experience developing multithreaded software using C++, POSIX threads, synchronization primitives, and real-time processing techniques. 
• Strong understanding of real-time software constraints, latency optimization, and deterministic processing. 
• Experience working with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, serial interfaces, or similar embedded development tools. 
• Knowledge of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, CAN, or similar.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git preferred).
• Ability to analyze technical problems and produce reliable solutions under schedule constraints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience targeting Xilinx/AMD Zynq or Nvidia Jetson platforms running Software Defined Radio (SDR) applications
• Experience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, etc.).
• Experience with ARM Cortex processors or similar embedded architectures.
• Familiarity with Python for test automation and scripting.
• Experience with embedded security, trusted computing, or secure boot.
• Background in DoD, Navy systems, or safety-critical applications.
• Experience with modeling tools, interface definition, or hardware simulation.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically

About us: We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT's collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and resourcefulness in order to maximize efficiency and results.

What's In It for You

• Great health benefits (for more info, contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients' productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.