Overview

This individual shall evaluate, analyze, and develop systems, which include hardware, software, and interconnecting infrastructure to support or enhance the execution of operational tasks. This shall include:

Computer Engineering:

• In-house full lifecycle design, development, and testing of microelectronics and custom embedded systems.
• Emphasis on bare-metal C/C++ coding for microcontrollers.
• Rapid development cycles requiring adaptability and balancing aggressive schedules with technical rigor.

Travel

Not expected

Clearance

An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position with elegibility to achieve a Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Requirements

• Hardware/Embedded Experience:
• Experience with embedded hardware product lifecycle (design, test, integration).
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium).
• Experienced in writing embedded firmware for microprocessors.
• Desired Technical Skills:
• Containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design & Analysis:
• Translate high-level requirements into integrated engineering designs.
• Conduct trade-off analyses (risk/cost/benefit) for technical decisions (e.g., microprocessor selection).
• Design/integrate custom electrical circuits and robust mechanical packaging.
• Software & Firmware Development:
• Required: Develop C/C++ bare-metal firmware using test-driven development.
• Manage all code using GitLab for configuration management.
• Desired: Develop full-stack applications (SQL, C++ services, React/Next.js).
• Testing & Documentation:
• Conduct developmental testing and evaluation of solutions.
• Adhere to program configuration management and documentation standards.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Soft Skills: Strong independent work ethic, effective cross-functional communication (written/verbal), detail-oriented, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability to fluctuating workloads.
• Work Environment: Primarily office/lab setting with minimal travel required (

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a related field (Master's preferred)

Compensation

Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.

The projected annual compensation range for this position is $79,000.00-$135,000.000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers.

Benefits

At SimVentions, we're committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.

We offer:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive 401(k) programs
• Retirement and Financial Counselors
• Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
• Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
• Supplemental Benefit Program

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