{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6760376d81254634db5a7670","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6760376d81254634db5a7670","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6760376d81254634db5a7670","title":"Embedded Software Developer","description":"Overview:\nBowhead seeks an Embedded Software Developer that will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren through design, development, testing, and integrating embedded software solutions that support mission critical systems. This role involves hands-on development in real time environments, working closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and program leads to deliver reliable, secure, and high performance embedded software. The developer will contribute to code design, implementation, debugging, optimization, and documentation for both new development and system enhancements.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign, implement, and test embedded software solutions in C/C++ for microcontrollers, real time operating systems (RTOS), or Linux based embedded systems.\nDevelop firmware and low level drivers to interface with sensors, communication buses, and custom hardware.\nSupport integration of embedded software with hardware components, including bring up, debugging, and troubleshooting.\nParticipate in system architecture discussions and assist in defining requirements and design specifications.\nImplement secure coding practices and support cyber-hardened embedded software designs.\nConduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation.\nAnalyze system logs, memory usage, and timing behavior to optimize performance.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, and user guides.\nParticipate in Agile sprint cycles, technical reviews, and code walkthroughs.\nProvide technical support for fielded systems and assist with defect resolution.\nCollaborate with electrical, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure end to end solution performance.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nA Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.\nSix (6) years professional technical experience which includes at least four (4) years specialized experience performing computer hardware engineering, software design, coding and compilation of code; computer or software requirements\nmanagement, computer systems or software integration; and utilizing systems engineering software tools.\nSpecialized experience shall also include demonstrated ability to engineer\ncomplex systems with integrated software and hardware solutions. An example includes experience related to weapons systems and/or Navy programs utilizing agile software design processes, such as, but not limited to, Python, R, HTML, C/C++, Unix, and Linux.\nStrong understanding of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, including experience building and managing sites, pages, lists, and libraries.\nStrong experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++.\nExperience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, or embedded Linux systems.\nHands on experience with embedded toolchains, debugging tools (JTAG, SWD), oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or serial interfaces.\nKnowledge of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, or similar.\nStrong understanding of real time constraints, interrupts, and low level hardware interactions.\nFamiliarity with version control systems (Git preferred).\nAbility to analyze technical problems and produce reliable solutions under schedule constraints.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, etc.).\nExperience with ARM Cortex processors or similar embedded architectures.\nFamiliarity with Python for test automation and scripting.\nExperience with embedded security, trusted computing, or secure boot.\nBackground in DoD, Navy systems, or safety critical applications.\nExperience with modeling tools, interface definition, or hardware simulation.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able obtain and maintain security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n#LI-MN1","company":"Bowhead","rawCompany":"bowhead","city":"Dahlgren","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:19:45.226Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Embedded Software Developer","description":"Overview:\nBowhead seeks an Embedded Software Developer that will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren through design, development, testing, and integrating embedded software solutions that support mission critical systems. This role involves hands-on development in real time environments, working closely with hardware engineers, systems engineers, and program leads to deliver reliable, secure, and high performance embedded software. The developer will contribute to code design, implementation, debugging, optimization, and documentation for both new development and system enhancements.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign, implement, and test embedded software solutions in C/C++ for microcontrollers, real time operating systems (RTOS), or Linux based embedded systems.\nDevelop firmware and low level drivers to interface with sensors, communication buses, and custom hardware.\nSupport integration of embedded software with hardware components, including bring up, debugging, and troubleshooting.\nParticipate in system architecture discussions and assist in defining requirements and design specifications.\nImplement secure coding practices and support cyber-hardened embedded software designs.\nConduct unit testing, integration testing, and performance validation.\nAnalyze system logs, memory usage, and timing behavior to optimize performance.\nCreate and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), test procedures, and user guides.\nParticipate in Agile sprint cycles, technical reviews, and code walkthroughs.\nProvide technical support for fielded systems and assist with defect resolution.\nCollaborate with electrical, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure end to end solution performance.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nA Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.\nSix (6) years professional technical experience which includes at least four (4) years specialized experience performing computer hardware engineering, software design, coding and compilation of code; computer or software requirements\nmanagement, computer systems or software integration; and utilizing systems engineering software tools.\nSpecialized experience shall also include demonstrated ability to engineer\ncomplex systems with integrated software and hardware solutions. An example includes experience related to weapons systems and/or Navy programs utilizing agile software design processes, such as, but not limited to, Python, R, HTML, C/C++, Unix, and Linux.\nStrong understanding of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, including experience building and managing sites, pages, lists, and libraries.\nStrong experience developing embedded software in C and/or C++.\nExperience working with microcontrollers, SoCs, or embedded Linux systems.\nHands on experience with embedded toolchains, debugging tools (JTAG, SWD), oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or serial interfaces.\nKnowledge of embedded communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, or similar.\nStrong understanding of real time constraints, interrupts, and low level hardware interactions.\nFamiliarity with version control systems (Git preferred).\nAbility to analyze technical problems and produce reliable solutions under schedule constraints.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS, etc.).\nExperience with ARM Cortex processors or similar embedded architectures.\nFamiliarity with Python for test automation and scripting.\nExperience with embedded security, trusted computing, or secure boot.\nBackground in DoD, Navy systems, or safety critical applications.\nExperience with modeling tools, interface definition, or hardware simulation.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able obtain and maintain security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.\n\nPhysical Demands:\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n#LI-MN1","datePosted":"2026-07-19T14:19:45.226Z","dateModified":"2026-07-19T14:19:45.226Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bowhead","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Dahlgren","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"6760376d81254634db5a7670"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6760376d81254634db5a7670"}}