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Principal Program Protection Engineer Embedded Software Engineer

Onsite · Boston, Massachusetts
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead software assurance efforts to develop and deploy critical capabilities for warfighters using Agile methods. Drive system integrity through design and development of hardened applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware meets software requirements. Shape future of aerospace and defense.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Design and develop hardened software applications using C and C++ on Linux and real-time operating systems
  • 2Apply embedded principles to create secure solutions for embedded processors and microcontrollers
  • 3Debug system and board-level issues using software tools in collaboration with Systems Engineering
  • 4Maintain Linux kernel root file systems and modify them as needed
  • 5Develop multithreaded applications and implement code using CMake and Google Test
  • 6Ensure consistency across teams and remove impediments to delivery
  • 7Obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance prior to start date
  • 8Work closely with subcontractors during Technical Integration Meetings
  • 9Participate in Agile development and DevSecOps environments
  • 10Contribute to design documentation and system architecture
  • 11Drive continuous improvement of software development processes

Requirements12

  • 1Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years experience
  • 2Agile and DevSecOps environment experience
  • 3Ability to work across engineering disciplines to debug system issues
  • 4Linux kernel modification and maintenance experience
  • 5Multithreaded application development background
  • 6Proficiency with CMake and Google Test
  • 7US security clearance prior to start date
  • 8U.S. citizenship requirement
  • 9Experience with RTOS, Linux device drivers, and embedded Linux
  • 10Knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures
  • 11Field Programmable Gate Array programming experience
  • 12Version control system proficiency with Git or Subversion

Salary Insight

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Location

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LocationBoston, Massachusetts

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