Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer

Johns Hopkins APL · Laurel, MD · Systems Engineering

senior software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic 8+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Feb 16, 2026

About this role

Johns Hopkins APL is hiring a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Laurel, MD. The posting calls out experience with Python, C++, CUDA, Linux and roughly 8+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Laurel, MD
Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Systems Engineering
Posted
Feb 16, 2026
AI Summary
Lead architecture and development of complete embedded systems including custom PCB electronics, FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog), real-time C++ software, and hardware-in-the-loop test systems for advanced optical sensors and defense technologies. Requires 8+ years experience, expert-level C++, extensive FPGA design, embedded Linux, and video/image processing expertise.
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Job description

from Johns Hopkins APL careers
Description

Would you be excited to architect complete embedded systems from hardware through firmware to software?

 

Are you interested in developing advanced hardware-in-the-loop test systems supporting cutting edge optical sensors and mission critical defense technologies?

 

If so, we’re looking for someone like you to join our team at APL!

 

The Electro Optical Seeker and Infrared Systems group (A1F) of the Air and Missile Defense Sector (AMDS) is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of complete embedded systems, custom electronics hardware, FPGA firmware, real-time embedded software, and sophisticated HWIL test systems.

 

As a Senior Embedded Systems & Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer, you will:

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams in architecting and developing complete embedded systems from concept through deployment
  • Design custom electronics including PCB layouts, FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog), and real-time C++ embedded software
  • Develop and integrate real-time HWIL test systems for advanced missile seekers, optical sensors, and tracking systems
  • Design embedded systems around FPGA MPSoC platforms (Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+) including carrier boards, PetaLinux OS, drivers, and applications
  • Implement real-time video/image processing pipelines using CUDA, OpenCV, GStreamer, and custom FPGA IP cores
  • Interface with advanced sensors (IR/visible cameras, LiDAR, fast steering mirrors, scene projectors) and develop MATLAB/Python analysis tools
  • Support field testing, lead design reviews (PDR, CDR), and provide technical leadership and mentoring
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