Principal Software Engineer

FCC Curtiss Wright Flow Control Corp

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US-VA-Ashburn Until 9/16/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description

Principal Software Engineer - Onsite Ashburn, VA or Massachusetts

We are looking for creative software developers who have a passion to invent, design and implement embedded software along with a curiosity and desire to learn. Your job will be to create or modify Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, power-on firmware (BIOS/U-Boot), built-in test and design verification test software for Digital Signal Processing computer boards (DSPs).This is your opportunity to be innovative, flexible, self-directed and to bring your software engineering skills to our dynamically growing organization.

Location: Ashburn, VA or Massachusetts

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

  • Design, develop and test new embedded software.

  • Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement.

  • Analyze requirements and develop design alternatives.

  • Develop test software and procedures.

  • Generate complete and accurate user and design documentation.

  • Provide input to architecture, design and code reviews.

  • Provide input and evaluation of new technologies and products.

  • Keep current with embedded software trends and share knowledge.

  • Provide task breakdowns and accurate estimates for project planning.

  • Review and validation of software releases.

  • Co-ordinate software releases.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (or equivalent) with minimum 5 years' experience

  • Strong C programming skills

  • Linux and/or VxWorks device driver development

  • Hardware design verification test development

  • Firmware and/or BIOS development

  • Proven communication/interpersonal skills.

  • Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to quality and achieving deadlines.

  • Knowledge of embedded software engineering processes and standards.

  • Experience reading/understanding IC datasheets, board schematics.

  • Active secret clearance or ability to obtain secret clearance desirable

  • Experience in the following is an asset:

  • Yocto Linux/Xilinx PetaLinux, Xilinx MPSoC

  • Device driver development (Interrupts, DMA)

  • Software configuration management tools (git/svn), software defect tracking tools (JIRA), software debugging tools, test methodologies

  • Diagnostic tools like Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, DVMs, etc.

  • PCIe, PCI, FPGAs, I2C, Flash, Ethernet

  • Project management

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries' toughest challenges with best-in-class value. Our solutions address airground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technologyenhanced safetysecurity, and performance. As a leading Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) solutions supplier for battlefield platforms and communication systems, we are uniquely positioned to benefit from the DoD's commitment to maintaining technological superiority on the battlefield.

To learn more visit: Home | Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions (curtisswrightds.com)

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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About this role

Summary

Develop and test embedded software, device drivers, firmware, and documentation for defense systems.

Job title

Principal Software Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Onsite in US-VA or Massachusetts; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C programmingLinuxVxWorkshardware design verification testfirmware development

Preferred skills

Yocto LinuxXilinx PetaLinuxdevice driver developmentgitPCIeFPGAsI2CEthernetproject management

Specializations

embedded softwaredevice driversfirmwareBIOS developmentLinux
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ashburn, VA, USA

On-site City

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City