Senior Embedded C++ Engineer

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.

• 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

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

Education

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

• 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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

• 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!

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.