Capabilities Development Engineer

gdit· GD Information Technology, Inc.
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📍 USA MD HanoverFull time💰 USD 213K–288K

About this role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Embedded Systems, Operating Systems (OS), Software Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

0 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Designs, develops, tests and evaluates electrical, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems. Provides innovative
methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process. Plans implementation of enhancements.

GDIT JOB DESCRIPTION:
Performs advanced engineering work concerned with the design, evaluation, planning, testing and operation of electrical, electronic,
mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems for commercial, government, military and/or scientific uses.
Analyzes customer requirements and develops technical solutions to complex problems.
Maintains equipment and/or systems integrity while ensuring compliance with policies.
Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.

With your proficiency in grasping and applying new information quickly, the Embedded Engineer will be proficient in C/C++, and comfortable
reading/writing of assembler, as well as understanding of, but not limited to Linux and VxWorks real time operating systems. you'll be
involved in Protocol Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Research, Rapid Prototyping of proof of concept capabilities. it's your
chance to step up to the challenge and prove you're ready to lead the world.

What you'll experience:
- Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
- A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
- Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered
What you bring to the table:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Mathematics. Four (4) years of equivalent
related military experience may be substituted for the Bachelor degree.
- or
Master of Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Fully proficient knowledge of operating system fundamentals (interrupts, threading, virtual memory, device drivers) and internals (memory
layouts and management, binary file formats)
- Fully proficient knowledge in low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment
- Experience in Reverse Engineering tools, both COTS and GOTS is a plus

What sets you apart:
- Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
- Consistently displays high performance attributes
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
12+ Years of experience (or 8+ with Relevant Masters Degree) in three (3) or more of the following:
- System Requirements Analysis
- Software System Design
- Software System Development
- Software System Integration
- Software System Testing
8+ Years of Experience in four (4) or more of the following:
- Developing embedded software systems in assembly C, C++, or Java
- Developing embedded software systems for Unix, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, JunOS, or vendor-proprietary operating systems
- Experience with operating system internals for Unix, Linux, Windows, VxWorks, JunOS, or vendor-proprietary operating systems
- Reverse engineering and analysis of software
- Low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment
- Bit-level data analysis
- Systems engineering of large scale embedded systems

#GDPoly

The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Hanover

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

 


Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Capabilities Development Engineer role at gdit?
The listed salary for this Capabilities Development Engineer position at gdit is USD 213K–288K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Capabilities Development Engineer position at gdit located?
This Capabilities Development Engineer role at gdit is based in USA MD Hanover. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Capabilities Development Engineer role at gdit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Capabilities Development Engineer role in the GD Information Technology, Inc. department at gdit.
Which team or department does the Capabilities Development Engineer at gdit belong to?
This Capabilities Development Engineer position is part of the GD Information Technology, Inc. department at gdit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Capabilities Development Engineer job at gdit posted?
This Capabilities Development Engineer position at gdit was posted on Aug 26, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Capabilities Development Engineer
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