Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Accenture Federal Services
Fairmont, WV
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for hands-on engineers with deep embedded systems experience who can navigate field integration and geospatial UI development.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in embedded systems and product engineering who thrive in field integration scenarios
    — “10+ years’ experience in design, development, and fielding of embedded systems”
  • Individuals who can bridge hardware and software development for imaging technologies and unmanned systems
    — “lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems with onboard sensing, compute, and communications”
  • Engineers with a background in government projects and experience in system demonstrations or test events
    — “Experience working with government customers (demonstrations/test events)”

Things to consider

  • US citizenship is mandatory due to the need for security clearance
    — “US citizenship required”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with embedded Linux and FPGA development in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with embedded Linux development (PetaLinux/Raspberry Pi, etc.)”
  • Showcase your ability to troubleshoot and calibrate embedded sensors in field conditions
    — “calibrating and troubleshooting embedded sensors in field conditions”
  • Emphasize your background in graphical user interface development for geospatial data
    — “developing graphical user interfaces for geospatial data visualization”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • design, development, and optimization of embedded systems
  • calibrating and troubleshooting embedded sensors
  • developing graphical user interfaces
  • supporting system testing
Typical background
B.S. or higher in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a similar degree

Skills & requirements

Required

Embedded SystemsFPGALinuxCC++PythonTrigonometryLinear Algebra

Preferred

Embedded LinuxOpticsLasersLidarCamera SystemsXilinx ZynqFPGA DevelopmentVHDLQtMechanical DesignNIST 800-171Unmanned Aerial SystemsFAA Part 107 Certification

Stack & domain

CC++PythonEmbedded LinuxFPGAVHDLQtSolidworksAIOpticsLasersLidarCamera SystemsFAA Part 107 CertificationDefenseNational SecurityPublic SafetyCivilianMilitary Health

About the role

Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description

4D Tech Solutions, an AFS company, is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of embedded systems with onboard sensing, compute, and communications, including core system software across FPGA and Embedded Linux platforms. The role involves calibrating and troubleshooting embedded sensors in field conditions, developing graphical user interfaces for geospatial data visualization, and supporting system testing, demonstrations, and prototype evaluation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can move quickly between design, implementation, and field integration to advance next‑generation imaging technologies.

Required Qualifications 

B.S. or higher in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or a similar degree

10+ years’ experience in design, development, and fielding of embedded systems

10+ years’ experience applying systems engineering fundamentals in a product engineering capacity

5+ years’ experience in C, C++, and/or Python programming language

Markerboard proficiency in trigonometry and linear algebra 

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience with embedded Linux development (PetaLinux/Raspberry Pi, etc.)

Proficient in electronics design and EDA software such as KiCad, Circuit Studio, Eagle, etc.

Familiarity with optics, lasers, LiDAR, and camera systems

Experience with Xilinx Zynq architecture

Experience with FPGA development and VHDL language

Familiarity with Qt or another cross-platform user-interface toolkit

Familiarity with mechanical design and applicable software (e.g., Solidworks)

Experience developing graphical user interfaces (e.g., control stations for unmanned systems)

Experience working with government customers (demonstrations/test events)

Familiarity with NIST 800-171 security controls

Familiarity with or certified to operate unmanned aerial systems (FAA Part 107 certification)

Eligibility Requirement:

U.S. citizenship required 

Active Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain one

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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$94,000—$187,600 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation 

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Source: Accenture Federal Services careers (Greenhouse)

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