Embedded Software Engineer

Command Post Technologies
Dahlgren, VA


This role focuses on developing embedded systems software, real-time Linux applications, and FPGA firmware to support mission needs. It includes projects like secure communication systems, hardware integration, and enhancing system security, while also mentoring junior engineers in software and FPGA development.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop embedded systems software, primarily in C/C++
  • Develop real-time Linux applications for resource constrained systems
  • Develop FGA firmware to meet mission needs
  • BMS Interface Board – Raspberry Pi based interface to connect BMS to projectiles
  • UDP Multicast Receiver – embedded system UDP receiver to send time-critical packets across FPGA-based software defined radio
  • Mission Processor Security – add encryption and boot security to existing Intel SoC FPGA platform
  • Mission Processor Flight Executive – develop/update/maintain existing flight executive C/C++ code and develop/integrate new hardware/software interfaces required to meet mission needs
  • Mission Processor FPGA – develop/update/maintain existing FPGA firmware and develop/integrate new hardware/software interfaces required to meet mission needs
  • Work with or supervise junior engineers in software development and FPGA coding

Requirements

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the SECRET level and be eligible for Top Secret. US Citizenship is a requirement for SECRET clearance at this location. Work is 100% on-site

  • A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline. Six (6) years professional technical experience which includes
  • Four (4) years specialized experience performing design and integration engineering, test and evaluation activities, electrical systems requirements management, electrical systems engineering design, utilization of electrical systems engineering design software tools, and electrical systems engineering processes.
  • Knowledgeable in Programming and Scripting Languages (C/C++; Verilog; Python; TCL; Shell scripts; Git Version Control)
  • Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

General Knowledge in the following areas:

  • Linux
  • Board stand up – preloader, u-boot, Linux kernel, device tree, etc.
  • Networking protocols/interfaces – Ethernet, UDP, TCP/IP
  • Serial protocols – UART (RS232 / RS422), I2C, SPI
  • Debugging
  • Xilinx FPGA
  • Intel FPGA
  • Embedded systems
  • Read/understand PCB schematics
  • Basic understanding of RF concepts

Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

About Us: ?We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful to maximize efficiency and results.

What’s In It for You

  • Leadership training
  • Career professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible hours
  • Work/Life balance
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event.

Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identify, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law?

We abide by the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.

Posted 2025-09-14

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