Capabilities Development Engineer

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Hanover
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Embedded Systems, Operating Systems (OS), Software Systems Certifications: None Experience: 0 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Designs, develops, tests and evaluates electrical, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems. Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process. Plans implementation of enhancements. GDIT JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs advanced engineering work concerned with the design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems for commercial, government, military and/or scientific uses. Analyzes customer requirements and develops technical solutions to complex problems. Maintains equipment and/or systems integrity while ensuring compliance with policies. Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed. With your proficiency in grasping and applying new information quickly, the Embedded Engineer will be proficient in C/C++, and comfortable reading/writing of assembler, as well as understanding of, but not limited to Linux and VxWorks real time operating systems. you'll be involved in Protocol Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Research, Rapid Prototyping of proof of concept capabilities. it's your chance to step up to the challenge and prove you're ready to lead the world. What you'll experience: - Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret - A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next - Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered What you bring to the table: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Mathematics. Four (4) years of equivalent related military experience may be substituted for the Bachelor degree. - or Master of Computer Science or Computer Engineering - Fully proficient knowledge of operating system fundamentals (interrupts, threading, virtual memory, device drivers) and internals (memory layouts and management, binary file formats) - Fully proficient knowledge in low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment - Experience in Reverse Engineering tools, both COTS and GOTS is a plus What sets you apart: - Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task - Consistently displays high performance attributes - Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success 12 Years of experience (or 8 with Relevant Masters Degree) in three (3) or more of the following: - System Requirements Analysis - Software System Design - Software System Development - Software System Integration - Software System Testing 8 Years of Experience in four (4) or more of the following: - Developing embedded software systems in assembly C, C++, or Java - Developing embedded software systems for Unix, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, JunOS, or vendor-proprietary operating systems - Experience with operating system internals for Unix, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, JunOS, or vendor-proprietary operating systems - Reverse engineering and analysis of software - Low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment - Bit-level data analysis - Systems engineering of large scale embedded systems GDPoly The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Hanover Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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