Principal Embedded Linux Developer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

We harness the power of innovation so that you can change the world and help our customers solve their most complex challenges

Maryland
Office
R178598
Software Development
Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph
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Job Description:

Join a multidisciplinary engineering team at the forefront of innovation, where you’ll design and develop cutting-edge embedded Linux solutions powering custom hardware and software systems. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on across the full software lifecycle—from low-level firmware to high-level applications—solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design, develop, and optimize embedded Linux software for custom platforms

  • Build and maintain software drivers, system-level applications, and client/server solutions

  • Process and analyze digital signals to support advanced system capabilities

  • Evaluate and integrate both legacy and modern processor technologies

  • Analyze operating systems, system architectures, and hardware/software interfaces

  • Write efficient, reliable code using both low-level (Assembly) and high-level programming languages

  • Reverse engineer existing software to enhance, adapt, or troubleshoot systems

  • Participate in and lead peer code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

  • 10+ years of experience in software and firmware design, development, and testing

  • Proven ability to write clean, well-documented, and production-ready code

  • Experience working within formal engineering processes (configuration management, requirements tracking, design reviews)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on lab environment

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Deep experience in low-level development (interrupt handlers, device drivers, peripheral control, Flash memory access)

  • Hands-on experience with Linux on ARM-based platforms

  • Familiarity with USB protocols and driver development

  • Proficiency with build systems such as GNU Make, automake, and autoconf

  • Python scripting experience

  • Experience with automated and unit testing frameworks

  • Background in maintaining and contributing patches to software projects

  • Experience building Linux packages (e.g., OpenWRT/LEDE, RPM for Fedora/Red Hat)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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