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Embedded Software Engineer

Steely
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Feb 2026

About the role

Overview

Steely is a fast-growing, high-tech, mission-driven company based out of Reston, Virginia that prides itself on delivering technical and mission-related solutions that allow our customers to succeed in achieving their most challenging goals.      

We are a close-knit team of highly motivated and skilled individuals that are focused on a commitment to facing the most complex and difficult efforts head-on with a balance of creativity and discipline, and an unwavering nerve.        

Steely is looking for a like-minded individual to join our team as an Embedded Software Engineer.    

Our Team embraces the concept that the sky's the limit. Regardless of where you are at in your career, our goal is to work with you to refine your skills, add to your technical tool belt, and aid you in your growth as a professional.  We offergrowth opportunities such as leadership training, industry conferences, and mentorship from experienced, passionate individuals.      

Candidates must be able to hold and maintain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.  

We are currently seeking software engineers with a background in embedded processors and operating systems. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of development experience with a focus on embedded platforms. 

Responsibilities

  • Programming experience in C/C++/Python 
  • Signal processing and wireless protocols 
  • Strong Experience on real-time embedded systems 
  • Designing and implementing device drivers, firmware, bootloaders, and embedded communications 
  • Ability to work with electrical/hardware engineers to produce integrated products and solutions 
  • Knowledge and experience with communications protocols to include USB, Bluetooth and various wired and wireless networking protocols and infrastructure 
  • Implementation of security features and encryption on embedded devices and over communications channels 
  • DSP, FPGA and other high-performance embedded computing 

Qualifications

Our benefits 

  • 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting 
  • Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • Legal Resources Plan 
  • Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave (not combined as Paid Time Off) 
  • 11 Federal Holidays 
  • Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.  

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