Senior Embedded C++ Engineer

About the role

Overview

SimVentions is 100% employee-owned and proudly ranked among Virginia’s Best Places to Work year after year! We are seeking an Embedded C++ Engineer with 6+ years of experience developing software for tactical systems to join our team. This position requires on-site presence at NSWCDD or contractor facility at least 4 days per week.

Travel

Travel up to 10% of the time to support field testing, customer demonstrations, or integration milestones

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience developing C++ software

Experience leading the design and development of integrated hardware/software systems

Experience across the full development lifecycle: requirements analysis/development, design, implementation, testing, integration, and deployment

Hands-on experience in designing and extending state machine architecture

A track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including hardware and system engineers

The ability to research, evaluate, and adopt new technologies and apply them to project requirements

The ability to work on-site up to five days a week, with telework flexibility based on program and test schedules

Experience developing and debugging software in Linux environments

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Active Secret security clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of complex embedded hardware/software systems throughout the full development lifecycle

Architect, implement, and extend robust state machine frameworks for real-time embedded systems

Develop, debug, and optimize low-level software within Linux development and target environments

Collaborate closely with cross-functional hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to integrate software onto physical hardware platforms

Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging technologies and tools to meet evolving program requirements

Travel up to 10% of the time to support field testing, customer demonstrations, or integration milestones

Preferred Skills and Experience

Professional experience developing software in Rust and/or Python

Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies

Experience with network protocol implementation, interface development, and communication protocols

Experience with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf), gRPC, and RabbitMQ

Experience designing/developing safety-critical systems

Experience managing versioning and release processes

Experience developing and utilizing automated test frameworks and tools

Experience working with Docker and containerized development environments

Experience working with Directed Energy or RF systems

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $92,090.00 - $135,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive 401(k) programs

Retirement and Financial Counselors

Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance, short- & long-term disability

Continuing Education Assistance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)

Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling

Supplemental Benefit Program

Why Work for SimVentions?

SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters

SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success

We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact. Get Involved in Giving Back

We believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology

SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.

Work with Brilliant People

We don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.

Create Meaningful Solutions

We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:

Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!

Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.

Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.

Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.

Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.

Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.

Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.

Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.

Food: We have a lot of food around here!

FTAC

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Workplace

Remote Employer field

Seniority

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Employment type

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Location as listed

Dahlgren, VA, US

Pay and work authorization

Stated pay

$92.1k–135k/yr Employer field

Visa sponsorship

Not stated

Security clearance

Required

Citizenship

Required