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Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer

STR · Arlington, VA

Posted about 3 months ago · $110,000 - $151,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
STR's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
99% of STR's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at STR
high
135 stale, 0 reposted of 139 open
Hiring momentum
215 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from STR's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for STR.

About this role

As an Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer at STR, you will develop and test software applications and tools that emulate cyber-physical systems, enabling analysis and experimentation. Your work will involve extending existing emulation frameworks, rehosting firmware, and creating integrated system simulations. You will also ensure model quality through testing and validation, while communicating technical findings through reports and briefings.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of STR as an employer.

What you need

  • Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret clearance
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for systems-level or embedded software development
  • Proficiency in Python for tool development, automation, and integration
  • Familiarity with emulation and virtualization tools (e.g., QEMU)
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture, emulation principles, and software engineering best practices
  • Experience using collaborative source code management (e.g., Git)

Nice to have

  • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
  • Familiarity with network architecture and protocols, and experience integrating networked simulations
  • Experience with low-level software modifications (e.g., implants, firmware changes, binary patch development)
  • Experience at the software/hardware interface, including device drivers or real-time/embedded operating systems
  • Experience with reverse engineering and firmware rehosting for embedded systems

What you get

  • Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $151,000

Worth weighing

  • No specific information on the company culture or team dynamics is provided.
  • The role requires an active security clearance, which may limit candidate eligibility.
  • The salary range is based on external market data and may vary based on individual qualifications.

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Listed by STR on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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