Engineer - Embedded Software

Responsibilities for this Position

Engineer - Embedded Software

US-RI-Middletown

Job ID: 2026-17667
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Engineering
EB Newport Engineering Office

Overview

Electric Boat is seeking engineers of all levels to join the Simulation/Stimulation (Sim/Stim) Software Engineering team at the Newport Engineering Office (NEO) in Middletown, RI. This is an opportunity to work with a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds on a large, technically challenging project to produce quality products that support the US NAVY. Our team produces products to test all classes of submarines in land based test facilities.

We are committed to employee growth and advancement. We strive to be an essential resource providing technical solutions and quality software to the submarine community. We foster a supportive culture of respect, appreciation, and pride in our work.

As a member of our software engineering team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to many aspects of our project. Our team provides the full range of services for our products. We build, develop, review, maintain, document, test, deliver, troubleshoot and test our software and hardware and their associated configurations. We work in a Linux based environment using Agile methodologies. Some travel is required for this position. Our products are deployed at multiple contractor sites and are supported by our team throughout the product lifecycle. Engineers may have the opportunity to directly interface with customers and/or end users.

The NEO is offsite from our primary location in Groton, CT. Our site offers the benefits of a large company with the flexibility and personal feel of a small office environment. We provide lab space and infrastructure that support Sim/Stim development and testing at the NEO. Our group primarily works in office. Our office has nearby housing, restaurants, shops and easy access to beaches and the RI coast.

Responsibilities

• Desire to practice ego-less programming by both giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Willingness to work outside of software development comfort-zone and learn
• Ability to troubleshoot system configuration, software and hardware problems
• Strong organizational, communication, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to function independently and collaborate with team members internal and external
• Enthusiasm to be thorough by applying attention to detail, technical rigor, problem-solving, and multi-tasking to technical assignments
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work
• Willingness to take on, research, and solve challenging problems

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's of Science degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Engineering 5+ years of post graduate professional engineering experience Experience working a Linux environment Proficiency in C++ or Java Ability to travel to customer sites as needed Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

Proficiency with software development languages including: C++20, Java, Python, and bash
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skill
Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g. CORBA, AMQP, DNS, DHCP, DDS, gRPC), programming (e.g. sockets), and troubleshooting tools (e.g. Wireshark) Knowledge of software test philosophies, software test tools and test driven development Knowledge of automated testing and mocking frameworks including google test and Junit Experience with JavaFX framework Understanding of Agile methodologies, JIRA and Gitlab Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Experience developing requirements documentation including specifications, test procedures, test reports and technical manuals Familiarity with software deployment tools and concepts such as Ansible, containerization and virtualization Cybersecurity related certification, training, or experience working in a STIG compliant environment

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