Lead Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer (Mid–Lead) | DoD Secret Clearance | Camden, NJ | $90K–$155K

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Mid-Level, Senior, or Lead)

Location: Camden, New Jersey, United States
Clearance Required: Active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance
Salary Range:

  • Mid-Level: $90,000 – $120,000

  • Senior-Level: $105,000 – $140,000

  • Lead-Level: $120,000 – $155,000
    Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
    Employment Type: Full-time
    Benefits: Full benefits package
    Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)

Overview:

A leading defense technology organization is seeking Embedded Software Engineers across multiple experience levels—Mid-Level, Senior, and Lead—to support mission-critical software development within C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. These roles offer the opportunity to work on high-impact embedded systems projects, helping shape strategic technology direction while contributing as part of an Agile Scrum team.

Depending on your level of experience, you will be expected to lead development teams, serve as a subject matter expert, or contribute significantly to software development and integration efforts. All engineers will be involved in full SDLC phases, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities (Vary by Experience Level):

  • Lead or contribute to embedded software development using modern C++ and Python

  • Analyze, design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for mission-critical systems

  • Participate in Agile planning, task prioritization, and sprint execution

  • Develop software test plans, documentation, and procedures

  • Perform root-cause analysis and implement reliable solutions

  • Model system designs using UML tools like IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo

  • Interface closely with hardware engineers to define integration points

  • Participate in peer reviews, design sessions, and defect tracking

  • For Lead roles: manage task assignments, track project performance using EVMS, and provide technical leadership across teams

Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship and Active DoD Secret Clearance

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline

  • Varying years of experience based on level:

    • Mid-Level: 2–5 years

    • Senior-Level: 6+ years

    • Lead-Level: 10+ years

  • Strong proficiency in C++

  • Experience working with RTOS (e.g., Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks)

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills (All Levels):

  • Experience with object-oriented design and software modeling (IBM Rhapsody, MagicDraw/Cameo)

  • Hands-on development of device drivers and Board Support Packages (BSPs)

  • Familiarity with Information Assurance and/or cryptography

  • Exposure to NSA Type 1 certification, DO-178, or other safety/security standards

  • Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) (especially for senior/lead roles)

Additional Information:

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Interview Travel: Reimbursed

  • Bonus: Not eligible

  • Overtime: Not eligible

We are actively hiring for multiple roles—if you're a strong Embedded Software Engineer ready for your next challenge, whether at a mid, senior, or lead level, we want to hear from you.

 

Lead Software Developer - USA, Remote - $85,000 - $125,000

Lead Software Developer

USA, Remote

$85,000 - $125,000

 

Job Description

This position will be responsible for developing and enhancing desktop database applications using C#, WPF and Microsoft SQL Server. The Developer will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment to develop, maintain and support desktop applications used by the Claims Department within our GUI Framework, as well as back-end processes/services that support the front-end customers, through rapid prototyping and high frequency iterations of potential solutions.

 

 

Responsibilities

·        Support and maintenance of existing desktop WPF(Windows Presentation Foundation) applications

·        Provide data access and analysis by developing SQL objects, including stored procedures, views, etc.

·        Design, develop, and deliver new features and maintain the existing WPF applications per specifications supplied by project managers and business leads

·        Create functional code from design specifications for new development, enhancements or maintenance projects

·        Create and deliver documentation as necessary to ensure proper use of changed and newly implemented efforts

·        Follows and helps to establish architectural standards

·        Analyze production issues as necessary to determine the cause of the issue and determine the necessary course of action for resolution

·        Develop test plans, prepare test data, and document results for unit, integration and QA testing

·        Plan and facilitate deployment and support with infrastructure team

 

·        Skills and Experience Required

·        Extensive experience with C# for modern and legacy applications

·        Minimum 5 years’ experience using SQL Server, writing and debugging stored procedures

·        Minimum of 5 years of experience using WPF

·        Experience in developing and consuming web services along with enterprise integration

·        Experience working in entire development lifecycle for an application, including both back-end and front-end development

·        Experience with SQL Server 2016 or later, Visual Studio 2015 or later, Microsoft Office 2013 or later, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012R2 or later

·        Use of Agile Development Methodology (Scrum preferred)

·        Good knowledge of distributed or centralized source code repositories (GIT, TFS)

·        Experience in ASP.NET third party controls

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