Computer Engineer III

Overview

Sim Ventions, one of Virginia's best places to work, is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team. This individual shall evaluate, analyze, and develop systems, which include hardware, software, and interconnecting infrastructure to support or enhance the execution of operational tasks.

• In-house full lifecycle design, development, and testing of microelectronics and custom embedded systems.
• Emphasis on bare-metal C/C++ coding for microcontrollers.
• Rapid development cycles requiring adaptability and balancing aggressive schedules with technical rigor.

Not expected

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position with eligibility to achieve a Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

• Embedded hardware product lifecycle (design, test, integration)
• Schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium)
• Embedded firmware writing for microprocessors
• Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

• Translate high‑level requirements into integrated engineering designs
• Conduct trade‑off analyses (risk/cost/benefit) for technical decisions (e.g., microprocessor selection)
• Design and integrate custom electrical circuits and robust mechanical packaging
• Develop C/C++ bare‑metal firmware using test‑driven development
• Manage all code using Git Lab for configuration management
• Develop full‑stack applications (SQL, C++ services, React/Next.js) (desired)
• Conduct developmental testing and evaluation of solutions
• Adhere to program configuration management and documentation standards

• Strong independent work ethic, effective cross‑functional communication (written/verbal), detail‑oriented, proactive problem‑solving, and adaptability to fluctuating workloads
• Work Environment:
  Primarily office/lab setting with minimal travel required (