Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)

Chabez Tech

$150K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
  • Extensive software development experience with C++ and VxWorks
  • Knowledge of real-time embedded principles and multi-core architectures
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Design, write, and maintain efficient C++ code for missile systems
  • Develop applications on VxWorks real-time operating systems
  • Perform hardware-software integration for missile simulators
  • Lead verification and validation activities
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Maintain technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement (partially remote)
  • Full corporate benefits package
  • Opportunities for working on safety-critical defense projects
  • Engagement with leading-edge technology in aerospace
  • Collaboration with expert teams in defense engineering
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (C++ / VxWorks)

Location: Dahlgren, VA (Zip: 22448) / Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Full-Time / Permanent)

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 Base Salary (Competitive Market Range + Full Corporate Benefits)

Key Responsibilities
  • Software Development: Design, write, and maintain efficient C++ code for safety-critical missile and weapon system applications.
  • Real-Time Systems: Develop and support applications running on VxWorks real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • Integration & Testing: Perform hardware-software integration for missile simulators and test equipment; lead verification and validation (V&V) activities.
  • Collaboration: Work within multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure compliance with stringent defense and safety requirements.
  • Technical Artifacts: Maintain rigorous technical documentation and software development artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Technical Skills: Extensive software development experience using C++ and VxWorks RTOS.
  • Embedded Knowledge: Understanding of real-time embedded principles, SMP (Symmetric Multi-Processing), and multi-core architectures.
  • Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance is mandatory.
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is strictly required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) or Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) systems.
  • Familiarity with missile flight test programs, telemetry formats, and weapon system test equipment.

Previous experience in Defense, Aerospace, or Naval systems programs.

Kindly share resume at viraj(@)chabeztech.com

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