Embedded Engineer II

STERLING, VA, US • Posted 19 days ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

SAIC

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Skills

Security Clearance
Level Design
Collaboration
System Integration
Technical Drafting
Systems Architecture
Technical Writing
Test Plans
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Embedded Systems
Linux
Embedded Linux
Scripting
Python
Bash
Interfaces
UART
SPI
I2C
Ethernet
Real-time
Operating Systems
RTOS
Computer Hardware
Debugging
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Summary

Job ID: 2601303

Location: STERLING, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-02-10

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Embedded SW Engr

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Mid-Level Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded systems and solutions that power mission-critical platforms. This role is ideal for an engineer who has moved beyond entry-level tasks and is ready to take ownership of subsystems, solve complex technical problems, and contribute to system-level design. You will work closely with hardware engineers, and systems teams to build reliable, high-performance embedded platforms. This position offers meaningful technical ownership, collaboration with experienced engineers, and a clear path toward senior-level responsibilities.

This position is 100% on-site in Sterling, VA

What You'll Do:

Design, develop, and test embedded systems for production.
Configure and customize embedded Linux environments and low-level software components.
Troubleshoot complex hardware/software integration issues across embedded platforms.
Contribute to technical design discussions and system architecture decisions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and test plans.
Support field issues and implement enhancements based on operational feedback.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3-6 years minimum of professional experience in embedded systems, solution engineering or related engineering roles.
Experience with Linux or embedded Linux environments.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
Understanding of hardware interfaces and protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with hardware bring-up and board-level debugging.
Knowledge of secure or safety-critical systems.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2601303
Posted 19 days ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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