Independent Software

Embedded System Researcher, Level 3

System Research - Annapolis Junction, MD - Full Time


What you will be doing!

As an Embedded System Researcher, you will take a leadership role in advanced research and development efforts focused on embedded platforms. You will coordinate directly with customers, lead technical teams, and drive complex projects from concept to completion. Your expertise in embedded architectures—particularly ARM, PPC, MIPS, or other assembly-level platforms—will be essential to mission success.

This role demands a high level of autonomy, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to translate evolving customer requirements into actionable milestones.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and development within embedded environments such as VxWorks, ELDK, or custom operating systemsCollaborate with customers to define scope, refine objectives, and track progress
  • Develop software and low-level components using Python, C, and Assembly (ASM)Perform hands-on development and reverse engineering using Python, C, and Assembly
  • Utilize debugging tools such as GDB to analyze and troubleshoot embedded system
  • Drive research initiatives independently while coordinating directly with customers to translate broad objectives into defined technical milestones

Required Education & Experience
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience conducting analysis and development in embedded systems
  • Demonstrated leadership in coordinating tasks, guiding team members, and driving complex technical challenges to resolution
  • Deep, proven experience in embedded platforms, including ARM, PPC, MIPS, and related architectures
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Clearance Required:   
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.


Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

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