Last updated 2026-07-05
32 Embedded Engineering Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 32 Embedded Engineering jobs across Washington, DC, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Embedded Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Professionals specializing in developing and optimizing software for embedded systems and devices.
Washington, DC, United States Embedded Engineering salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $110K | $128K–$179K | $235K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $154K | $132K-$179K | 74 postings |
| District of Columbia | $207K | $167K-$232K | 10 postings |
| U.S. | $168K | $139K-$200K | 2,559 postings |
Pay visibility: 27 of 32 visible postings include structured pay data (84%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Embedded Engineering salary data.
Companies with current Embedded Engineering listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory | 7 |
| Anduril Industries | 5 |
| Shield AI | 5 |
| Amazon | 2 |
| Applied Intuition | 2 |
| Forterra | 2 |
| Peraton | 2 |
Embedded Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 32 | 100% |
Embedded Engineering jobs by seniority
Common Embedded Engineering job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Manager of Engineering | 2 | 6% |
| Mobile Reverse Engineer | 2 | 6% |
| Robotic Software Engineer (Drone Stack) | 2 | 6% |
| 2026 PhD Graduate | 1 | 3% |
| Autonomy Software Engineer | 1 | 3% |
Embedded Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 10 | 34% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 9 | 31% |
| Laurel, MD, United States | 4 | 14% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 3 | 10% |
| Bethesda, MD, United States | 3 | 10% |
FAQ
- How many Embedded Engineering jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 32 Embedded Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Embedded Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro ($154K P50, $132K-$179K P25-P75, 74 postings) and District of Columbia ($207K P50, $167K-$232K P25-P75, 10 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Embedded Engineering roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (7 jobs, 19%), Anduril Industries (5 jobs, 14%), Shield AI (5 jobs, 14%), Amazon (2 jobs, 5%), and Applied Intuition (2 jobs, 5%).
- What seniority levels are common for Embedded Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (17 jobs, 53%), Senior (12 jobs, 38%), Entry (2 jobs, 6%), and Intern (1 job, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Embedded Engineering jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (32 jobs, 100%).
- What Embedded Engineering job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Manager of Engineering (2 jobs, 6%), Mobile Reverse Engineer (2 jobs, 6%), Robotic Software Engineer (Drone Stack) (2 jobs, 6%), 2026 PhD Graduate (1 job, 3%), and Autonomy Software Engineer (1 job, 3%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (32 of 32). Mid-level roles account for 17 of 32 listings. 27 of 32 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Peraton
Jun 26- Background: Conduct software exploitation against applications, middleware, operating systems (OS) user interface, OS drivers/runtimes, fir…
- Engineer software scripts in C, C++, and Java with emphasis on prototyping and API extraction.
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Quantum Space
Jun 23- We are seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software that powers our spacecraft and…
- Where You’ll Make an Impact Develop flight and payload software for embedded spacecraft systems running VxWorks and Linux.
Applied Intuition
Jun 18- About the role As a Robotic Software Engineer, you will design and integrate complex autonomy and vehicle intelligence systems spanning…
- You will integrate hardware and software onto vehicle platforms and deploy autonomy algorithms in both SIL, HIL and live test…
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Amazon
Jun 17- Basic Qualifications - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 3+ years of non-internship design or archi…
- Key job responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground terminal systems, focusing o…
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GRVTY
Jun 16- Experience integrating FPGA designs with embedded processors, SoCs, DSPs, and external hardware components.
- What Impact You'll Have We are looking for a mid-career to senior FPGA engineer with experience designing, testing, implementing, and…
The MITRE Corporation
Jun 16- Roles & Responsibilities: Senior engineers in the embedded hardware reverse engineering team will develop and apply their technical experti…
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, while leading tasks and/or teams of engineers Communicate and document technical approaches, ris…
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Shield AI
Jun 12- Develop & Field Autonomy — Develop & integrate autonomy software solutions onto emerging-domain platforms — satellites, USVs/UUVs, unmanned…
- What you'll do: Lead the Team — Manage an engineering team (typically 5–10 engineers spanning multiple emerging-domain efforts); own perfor…
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NTT DATA
Jun 10- The Firmware / OTA Integration Engineer develops and maintains embedded code for microcontrollers and wireless modules, implements secure b…
- Job Summary: The Firmware / OTA Integration Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, and maintenance of embedded f…
Anduril Industries
Jun 9- We are looking for a Senior Robotics Software Engineer who wants to work at the intersection of advanced math and…
- You will write the onboard software that handles sensor fusion, target tracking, and state estimation, enabling our unmanned vehicles to…
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BAE Systems
Jun 9- As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be immersed in a cross functional environment that blends systems engineering, hardware integrat…
- You’ll be mentored by experienced engineers and will report to a senior Software Engineering Lead.
STR
May 20- Proficiency in C/C++ for systems-level or embedded software development Proficiency in Python for tool development, automation, and integra…
- STR is hiring an Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers developing cutting-edg…
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Forterra
May 12- Senior Autonomy Software Engineer Senior Autonomy Software Engineer About Forterra At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to tran…
- Qualifications 3 or more years of relevant experience B.S. in computer science, engineering, robotics, or related field or relevant experie…
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Two Six Technologies
Apr 8- Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Principal…
- Responsibilities Include Perform vulnerability research on complex embedded systems Take on complex technical problems for which there is o…
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