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[Apply on Curtiss Wright Corporation’s careers site →](https://curtisswright.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CW_External_Career_Site/job/US-VA-Ashburn/Senior-Software-Engineer_JR12434) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Curtiss Wright Corporation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/curtiss-wright-corpor/) / Senior Software Engineer ## Job description Senior Software Engineer- Onsite Ashburn, VA We are looking for creative software developer 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 ### About Us 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 air, ground, and naval defense applications, and are focused on growth segments with a high demand for advanced technology, enhanced safety, security, 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) #LI-RF1 No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. 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. ### For US Applicants EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 22 days - Location: Ashburn, VA, US[Apply on Curtiss Wright Corporation’s careers site →](https://curtisswright.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CW_External_Career_Site/job/US-VA-Ashburn/Senior-Software-Engineer_JR12434) ## More jobs at Curtiss Wright Corporation ### [Lead Software Engineer-Embedded Computing Software-Onsite](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/curtiss-wright-corpor/jobs/1d01baa123604d6b09ff/) Ashburn, VA, US ### [Principal Embedded Software Engineer- Onsite](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/curtiss-wright-corpor/jobs/331842401fd81306dbe2/) Ashburn, VA, US ### [Lead Hardware Engineer - Onsite position](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/curtiss-wright-corpor/jobs/42c29581237a4bc95c5e/) Ashburn, VA, US ### [Principal Hardware Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/curtiss-wright-corpor/jobs/a95b5403bbf6e0dd2eef/) Ashburn, VA, US ### [Principal Systems Engineer-Defense](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/curtiss-wright-corpor/jobs/aadb7a873b39f3eb6b1b/) Ashburn, VA, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Full Stack Software Engineer II and Senior Software Engineer- Microsoft Security - Multiple roles](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/ce8bde6800315a9405e1/) Microsoft · Israel, Multiple Locations ### [Lead Software Engineer, Software Defined Storage](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/82c3291c960f66baa772/) Sandisk ### [Staff Software Test Engineer/Software Test Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/457bdc55eab7538b5b89/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore ### [Staff Software Engineer – Host & Secure Compute Software - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/d5d830fb764fadb851b4/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [Software Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) 3-6 years - Artifactory](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/14f1b9e58a1e3e67456f/) Sandisk OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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