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Embedded Developer

Bah Open
El Segundo Full-time Mid-level Embedded & Firmware

At a glance

Mid-level Embedded & Firmware role at Bah. El Segundo · full-time · $69,400–$158,000 base.

SalaryStated by Bah
$69,400 – $158,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from BahOur estimate for the market: $113,700–$151,950Median $147,500
The range includes the market median of $147,500 for mid-level embedded & firmware roles in El Segundo.
Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $147,500. Last updated Oct 24, 2026.
RoleEmbedded & Firmware
SeniorityMid-level
LocationEl Segundo
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$69,400–$158,000
PostedOct 8, 2026
Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Write, test, and revise software that supports client systems, sites, and tools
  • Build and reverse engineer software so it supports hardware across different devices
  • Tune code and configure solutions to suit the platform in use
  • Work with team leads to fix operational problems and cybersecurity specialists to secure software

What you bring

  • At least two years designing and delivering software applications
  • At least two years working with C or C++
  • At least two years building and supporting embedded software for hardware, including platform-specific code optimization
  • A bachelor's degree, or five years in software engineering instead

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-career embedded developer with experience in C/C++ and software that supports hardware. You must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and complete the required skills assessment, meeting its minimum proficiency threshold. The listed location is El Segundo, California.

From the employer

Embedded Developer

The Opportunity:

As an embedded software engineer, you know how to create and maintain crucial pieces of software. You use your knowledge to write and optimize code that creates a bridge between pieces of software, allowing them to communicate. We’re looking for an embedded software engineer like you to develop technology for our clients’ most important mission-forward challenges.

As an embedded software engineer at Booz Allen, you’ll support the development of systems, sites, and tools for our clients. Using the latest tools and technology, you’ll write, test, and edit code in support of the team’s overall results. You’ll strengthen your skills as you develop and reverse engineer software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices, as well as configure solutions based on the platform being used. You’ll partner with team leadership to troubleshoot and correct operational issues, as well as with cybersecurity specialists to ensure that the software you’re creating is secure.


Work with us to expand your tech skills and make a meaningful difference.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 2+ years of experience designing, modifying, developing, writing and implementing software programming applications
  • 2+ years of experience with C/C++
  • 2+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing and supporting embedded software that supports hardware functionality on a wide range of devices, and optimizing code based on the platform being used
  • Experience with embedded software languages and products
  • Experience with Agile methodology, extreme programming, software engineering, product management, and software products
  • Experience creating solutions to complex problems within a collaborative, cross-functional team
  • Knowledge of the broader ecosystem and technical environment
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in software engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

  • 2+ years of experience with embedded software languages and products such as Java, JavaScript, Python, Reverse Engineering, Embedded Platforms, Android iOS, Swift, Wind River VxWorks, IDA Pro, OllyDbg, or Gdb Debugger
  • Ability to acquire client requirements and resolve workflow problems through automation optimization
  • Ability to work with automated testing tools to perform testing and maintenance
  • Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


Skills Assessment
As part of Booz Allen’s skills first hiring process, candidates must complete the required skills assessment to ensure they meet the Basic Qualifications for this role. Candidates must complete the assessment and meet the minimum proficiency threshold to continue in the hiring process.


Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.


Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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