Embedded Software Engineer

Job overview

The Embedded Software Engineer role is onsite in Warrenton, Virginia. Compensation is not specified. The posting does not identify a specific product team or company mission. The engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains firmware for microprocessor-based systems. The role contributes to reliable embedded software through C and Python development, hardware integration, real-time optimization, automated testing, CI/CD, and troubleshooting of interfaces and peripherals.

What you'll do

• Participate in the software development lifecycle
• develop and maintain embedded firmware in C and Python
• build CI/CD pipelines and automation
• optimize firmware for memory, power, and real-time performance
• develop automated tests and participate in code reviews
• troubleshoot interrupt handling, DMA, and peripheral configurations
• work with hardware engineers on interfaces and validation
• work with SPI and I2C at register level
• apply security and compliance standards
• support containerization.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

embedded software engineer

embedded firmware

python

microprocessors

spi

i2c

ci/cd

docker

secret clearance

warrenton va

vets hired

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 3–5 years of professional embedded C development experience and an active Secret security clearance; a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

About the employer

Vets Hired is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.