$95,600 - $147,200/yr

Embedded Software Engineer - Edge ML/Low SWaP Systems - R138

United StatesUnited States·Herndonfull-timemid
EngineeringEmbedded Engineer
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

· Deploy and optimize computer vision, signal processing, or data processing algorithms on embedded hardware · Improve real-time,

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EngineeringEmbedded Engineer
At Expedition Technology (EXP), we solve the nation’s toughest defense and intelligence challenges through advanced analytics, machine learning, and software engineering. Our teams work at the intersection of mission and innovation, delivering impactful capabilities in real-world environments.
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the deployment of advanced data processing and machine learning solutions to low size, weight, and power (SWaP) systems. This role focuses on optimizing and deploying algorithms to GPU-enabled embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) for real-time applications.

Responsibilities

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·      Deploy and optimize computer vision, signal processing, or data processing algorithms on embedded hardware
·      Improve real-time, low-latency performance of ML pipelines on constrained systems
·      Profile CPU/GPU performance and identify system bottlenecks
·      Collaborate on algorithm selection based on hardware constraints
·      Containerize and deploy solutions using tools like Docker
·      Work in Linux-based environments and contribute to production-quality code
·      Partner with ML and software engineers to transition models into operational environments

Requirements

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·      United States Citizenship – for US Government security clearance eligibility
·      Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance
·      Experience deploying software or algorithms to embedded or edge systems
·      Proficiency in Python or ability to learn quickly
·      Experience working in Linux environments
·      Experience optimizing performance in constrained environments
·      Strong problem-solving skills across software and hardware domains

·      Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or similar GPU-enabled embedded platforms
·      Experience with video or signal processing pipelines
·      Familiarity with CUDA and CPU/GPU profiling
·      Experience with Docker or containerization
·      Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or ONNX
·      Prior experience working on ML-focused teams

This role is focused on embedded systems with GPU acceleration rather than traditional microcontroller or FPGA-centric work. Candidates should be comfortable working across the full lifecycle of algorithm development and deployment in performance-sensitive environments.

What We Offer

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Salary Ranges by Career Level:
Early-career: $95,600 - $147,200
Mid-career: $130,300 - $209,900
Late-career: $154,600 - $242,900
 
We recognize that every candidate brings a unique combination of experience and expertise. This position may be filled at multiple career levels, and compensation within the posted range will be determined based on relevant experience, education, technical expertise, specialized skills, the level at which the position is filled, and other job-related considerations.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Herndon, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$95,600–$147,200 a year
33% below the $180,000 median for Embedded Engineer jobs on Jobera (239 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
26 days ago
Employer
has 27 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

Posted
September 22, 2026
First seen
September 26, 2026
Last seen
October 18, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
21
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Trust Level
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October 18, 2026

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Embedded Software Engineer - Edge ML/Low SWaP Systems - R138$95,600 - $147,200