VMS Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer – C++ / Embedded Systems

Location: Onsite – Linthicum, MD

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Employment Type: Contract via Apex Systems

Base Pay: $70.00/hr – $102.00/hr

About the Role: Apex Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development and integration of mission‑critical naval electronic warfare systems. The role offers hands‑on experience with real‑time embedded hardware and software in a collaborative engineering environment.

• 100% Onsite (no remote option)
• Fast‑paced, collaborative engineering team
• Located in Linthicum, MD (Aviation Blvd area)

• Support planning, development, and testing of surface Navy electronic warfare systems
• Collaborate within an Integration & Test (I&T) Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Communicate technical progress and status to IPT leadership
• Develop and modify C++ software to port existing applications to new hardware platforms
• Perform unit testing with hardware in the loop
• Support system‑level integration testing alongside systems engineers
• Leverage modern development and collaboration tools, including VS Code, Jenkins, JIRA, Git/Bit Bucket, Nexus, and Confluence

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience with C++ in embedded or real‑time environments
• Experience working with radio frequency (RF) systems
• Experience with digital signal processing (DSP)
• Hands‑on experience with real‑time embedded systems using VxWorks operating system
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Experience conducting unit testing with hardware
• U.S. citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret clearance

• Experience developing software for Electronic Warfare (EW) systems
• Understanding of Electronic Warfare techniques and RF signal processing
• Working knowledge of RF and lab test equipment such as network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal/waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and signal analyzers

Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.