Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop advanced cyber capabilities that strengthen national security. In this role, you’ll work across real‑time embedded systems, network technologies, and mission‑critical cybersecurity solutions. You’ll collaborate with engineers, analysts, and customers to solve complex technical challenges, perform deep‑dive research, and build innovative tools that address emerging cyber threats.

Responsibilities

Design, development, and testing of real‑time embedded and application‑level software for networked systems

Develop advanced security analysis tools, vulnerability research workflows, and software‑hardening techniques

Conduct reverse engineering across Windows, Linux, mobile, and embedded platforms

Serve as a subject matter expert in key network technologies (IP/MPLS, 4G/5G, optical transport, and related areas)

Analyze and evaluate security strengths and weaknesses across diverse systems and technologies

Shape system requirements and technical direction through direct collaboration with customers

Contribute to team technical leadership

Qualifications

5+ years of software development experience using C, C++, Python, or similar languages

Hands‑on Linux experience (boot, kernel, and user‑space layers)

Demonstrated competency with at least one assembly language: MIPS, x86, PowerPC, or ARM

Solid understanding of IP networking concepts and telecommunications systems

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Must be a US Citizen and the ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired

Active TS/SCI clearance strongly preferred

Knowledge of cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, and modern network technologies (IP, wireless, optical)

Ethical hacking experience and familiarity with reverse engineering tools

Experience with embedded system software development

Ability to apply multiple assembly languages across diverse architectures

Pay Range

$94,400 - $198,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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