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Booz Allen Hamilton is a major American management and technology consulting firm that provides strategic, engineering, and cybersecurity services primarily to the U.S. government, defense agencies, and commercial clients. Founded in 1914 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the company is known for its deep expertise in defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure. Today, it plays a central role in national security and government modernization by deploying advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cyber defense.
Embedded Software Engineer

The Opportunity:

As an embedded software engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software. You use your expertise to write and optimize code that creates a bridge between pieces of software, allowing them to communicate. We’re looking for a seasoned embedded software engineer like you to develop technology for our clients’ most important mission-forward challenges.

As a lead embedded software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll oversee a team that develops systems, sites, and tools for our clients. Using the latest tools and technology, you’ll be responsible for the writing, testing, and editing of code while leading a team to achieve technical objectives. You’ll share your skills as you develop software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices, as well as configure solutions based on the platform being used. You’ll partner with other stakeholders to troubleshoot and correct operational issues, as well as with cybersecurity specialists to ensure that the software you’re creating is secure.

Work with us to further your tech career and make a meaningful difference.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 8+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing, and implementing software programming applications using Agile methodology

  • 8+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing, and supporting embedded software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices, and optimizing code based on the platform being used

  • 8+ years of experience with embedded software languages and products

  • Experience acquiring client requirements and resolving workflow problems through automation optimization

  • Experience working with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance

  • Experience mentoring and supervising employees within a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

  • Ability to work with SE Linux

  • Secret clearance

  • Master's degree or 10+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

  • 8+ years of experience with embedded programming and scripting languages, including Java, GoLang, or C/C++

  • 8+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  • Top Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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