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AEGIS Missile Software Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and ... The AEGIS Missile Software Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Aegis Ballistic ...

Geologics

Embedded Software Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$80 - $96/hr

Seeking a Secret Cleared Embedded S/W Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded software for the missile programs. This role includes performing analysis of requirements, developing ...

Geologics

Embedded Software Engineer

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$80 - $96/hr

Seeking a Secret Cleared Embedded S/W Engineer to design, develop, and implement embedded software for the missile programs. This role includes performing analysis of requirements, developing ...

Astrion

AEGIS Missile Software Engineer

Dahlgren, VA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and ... The AEGIS Missile Software Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Aegis Ballistic ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded software engineer missile defense 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.

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Embedded Software Engineer - Kinetic Effects - Leidos

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Polluxa, Inc.
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$100 - $125/hr

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Description

Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of mission-critical embedded software and firmware for missile defense systems. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, integration, and demonstration of advanced software capabilities in a fast-paced engineering environment. This role requires close collaboration with integrated engineering teams and strong technical communication skills to support delivery of high-quality software solutions to customers.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Perform conceptual design and development of embedded airborne system software within assigned technical area, including software architecture, code implementation, peer review participation, and comprehensive unit testing. Own integration of software modules within subsystems and contribute to cross-subsystem integration efforts. Utilize DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and delivery. Develop software tools and harnesses that support testing, integration, and maintenance activities.
  • Contribute to the design, development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of embedded software systems within project scope.
  • Frequent and direct communication with internal stakeholders and team members.
  • Apply established software engineering principles, standards, and best practices throughout the full software development life cycle (SDLC) including but not limited to: (a) software requirements analysis, (b) hardware compatibility analysis, and (c) development of tools and software products that support infrastructure, platform design and system maintenance.
  • Recommend new technologies, tools and standards to enhance software engineering practices, collaborating with senior engineers to align with organizational goals.
  • Coach and mentor junior team members, review their technical work, and contribute to the delivery of projects within technical area, aligning with technical strategy and execution plans.
  • Demonstrate initiative in identifying improved development workflows, tools, and engineering practices for team adoption, including emerging AI-enabled development capabilities.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics , or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher .
  • 4+ years of relevant technical experience, or 2 + years with a master’s degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience with real-time embedded system in defense, aerospace, or safety-critical platforms preferred.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Must be a resident of North Alabama or willing to relocate to the Huntsville-North Alabama area.
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