Everforth ECS is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Software Engineer to work onsite in Arlington, VA office.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of all aspects of missile systems engineering in support of DoD missile systems programs. This role involves overseeing the management, auditing, and validation of embedded software rather than hands-on coding. You will work closely with hardware engineers to evaluate the impact of software changes on hardware systems.
Specific knowledge and experience with AEGIS combat systems and missile systems is a plus. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, test, and process management to include change control boards, engineering reviews, and ensuring design changes are fully qualified and compliant with engineering principles. Knowledge of systems engineering principles, best practices, agile development, and project management of missile systems development is highly desirable. Specific knowledge of the Standard Missile and Navy weapon systems is highly desirable. Travel potential to 25% of time.
Preferred Qualifications- Active Top-Secret Clearance
- BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management
- Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Experience with embedded software systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects
- Customer-focused with a people/service-oriented mindset
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
- Prior experience in DoD/military projects.
- Strong background in software management and auditing, with a focus on checks and balances rather than active software development.
- Familiarity with change control processes and software engineering design.
- Experience in embedded or real-time software, particularly in missile or defense systems.
Salary Range - $130,000 - $210,000
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, testing, and process management
- Experience with change control boards, engineering reviews, and qualifying design changes
- BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Active Top Secret clearance
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management
- Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles
- Proficiency in C++ and Python
- Experience with embedded software systems
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Prior experience with DoD or military projects
- Strong background in software management and auditing
- Familiarity with software engineering design and change control processes
- Experience with embedded or real-time software, particularly in missile or defense systems
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
