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iDirect GOVERNMENT

Embedded Software Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$135K - $177K/yr

These terminals provide internet and voice capabilities to remote and austere locations. This is a cross-functional engineering position, developing embedded software for our satellite products on a ...

SAIC

Software Developer

Chantilly, VA · Remote

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description ? SAIC is seeking a Software Developer to maintain a network, records system, and other analytical applications that collect and analyze data ...

Ellucian Company LLC

Sr. Software Engineer

Reston, VA · Remote

$127K - $168K/yr

Drive change across the development lifecycle. 100% remote position. Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's (higher degree accepted) or its foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering or ...

Ad Hoc

Senior Software Engineer FS

Mclean, VA · Remote

$123K - $163K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack Job number: 860 This is a remote position. Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using ...

asrcfh

Senior Software Developer (Remote)

Reston, VA · Remote

$56.75 - $75/hr

Senior Software Developer Position Summary ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) by leading the design, development, modernization ...

asrcfh

Senior Software Developer (Remote)

Reston, VA · Remote

$56.75 - $75/hr

Senior Software Developer Position Summary ASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) by leading the design, development, modernization ...

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Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

iDirect GOVERNMENT

Herndon, VA • On-site, Remote

$135K - $177K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a professional Embedded Software Engineer, a team player with solid technical skills to add to our core engineering team. Candidates must have a strong technical background and be capable of coming up to speed on new technologies quickly. Good communication skills, great problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both individually and collaboratively in a team environment are required. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the smartest team and the very latest technologies, then this is the job for you!

iDirect Government is a leading ground systems provider to the military satellite industry. We offer platforms connecting a variety of satellite constellations with an array of remote terminals. Terminals are installed on aircraft, maritime vessels, and other ground-based military and government assets. These terminals provide internet and voice capabilities to remote and austere locations.

This is a cross-functional engineering position, developing embedded software for our satellite products on a Linux platform.

This position is based in Herndon, VA.


  • Develop the C++ applications that control our next generation of satellite terminals
  • Design, code, test, and integrate software from requirements to production and commercial deployment
  • Assist with the estimation of time and effort required to implement new features
  • Participate in design reviews, peer code reviews, and improve product quality
  • Interface and work with cross-functional teams to successfully implement feature dependencies
  • Integrate and validate new product designs
  • Act as a member of an Agile scrum team

  • 4+ years of experience in software development
  • Understanding of hardware design and architecture
  • Solid programming experience in C/C++ object-oriented design and development
  • Linux or a POSIX O/S environment
  • Familiarity with software configuration management, defect tracking tools, and peer review
  • Strong documentation and writing skills

Additional experience in the following areas is a plus:

  • Embedded development including hardware debug, device drivers, and real-time constraints in a complex multi-processor system
  • Cross-functional (hardware/firmware/software) development and verification
  • Knowledge of satellite communication protocols
  • Satellite communications protocols such as DVB-S2 and TDMA
  • Networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP and IPv6
  • 509 Certificate and Crypto key management
  • Shell scripting, Perl, Lua, or Python
  • Docker, Conan, cmake, C++11
  • Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Git, SharePoint, Jenkins and Artifactory is a plus
  • Working knowledge of GCC, grep/awk/sed command line tools, bash scripting, GDB debugger, systemd suite

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software, Systems, Mathematics, or related technical field/experience

Clearance

  • Active DoD clearance or ability to obtain a DoD clearance

Travel

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iDirect Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status. 

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