Embedded Systems Engineer

Our client, a prestigious Federal contractor is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded systems and solutions that power mission-critical platforms.

You will work closely with hardware engineers, and systems teams to build reliable, high-performance embedded platforms. This position offers meaningful technical ownership, collaboration with experienced engineers, and a clear path toward senior-level responsibilities.

Primary responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and test embedded systems for production.
- Configure and customize embedded Linux environments and low-level software components.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues across embedded platforms.
- Contribute to technical design discussions and system architecture decisions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and test plans.
- Support field issues and implement enhancements based on operational feedback.

Required Skills

- Must be US Citizen due to government requirement
- Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust
- Bachelor-s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-6 years of professional experience in embedded systems, solution engineering or related engineering roles.
- Experience with Linux or embedded Linux environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
- Understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- Experience with hardware bring-up and board-level debugging.
- Knowledge of secure or safety-critical systems.

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Location

Sterling, VA

Openings

1

Anticipated Start Date

Monday, May 11, 2026

Job Type

Contract/Temp to Hire

Anticipated Duration

6 months CTH

Date Posted

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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