Salary Range: 130000 to 160000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Technology Advancement Group (TAG) is a veteran-owned systems integrator in Ashburn, Virginia. We design, build and integrate assured positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) hardware and software for the Department of Defense and the companies that build for it. Our products include anti-jam CRPA antennas, horizon-nulling antennas and a miniature M-code GPS receiver. All of them are shipping today, with test data behind them, and our engineers integrate them into the systems our customers already run.

We're hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to architect and build the software inside our next generation of PNT products. You'll report to our Technical Director and play a lead architecture and development role: evaluating and selecting processors and subsystems, writing embedded code for single-core and multi-core processors, and integrating civilian and military next-generation GNSS receivers, inertial measurement units (IMUs) and other state-of-the-art sensors. There's no large software organization behind you here, so you'll own decisions from processor selection to the code that ships, working side by side with our hardware, systems and test engineers. The role is based in Ashburn. We'd prefer you on-site, and a hybrid schedule is possible.

On the Android and Linux side, you'll customize and integrate Android OS for embedded devices and custom hardware. You'll work in the Linux kernel, device drivers, the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) and system services to get the performance, functionality and hardware compatibility our platforms need. You'll lead board bring-up and board support package (BSP) development, develop and optimize drivers for our peripherals, and debug low-level problems from bootloaders to kernel panics and driver failures. You'll analyze and tune performance and power consumption, and keep the platform secure with secure boot, SELinux and dm-verity.

On the microcontroller side, you'll write code and state machines for 32-bit microcontrollers on bare metal, an RTOS or Android. You'll work across SPI, I2C, UART, MIPI, CAN and USB interfaces, GPIOs and interrupts, and integrate wireless links including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa and ISM-band radios. You'll manage power through power islands and power states, core switching and dynamic clocking.

Who You Are

You're an embedded engineer who wants to own the software from the first register read to the fielded product, and you'd rather build the architecture than inherit it.

You live close to the hardware. You're at home with a datasheet, a scope and a debug probe. When a new board comes up dead, you want to be the one who finds out why.

You think in systems. Processor choice, power budget, boot time and security all trade against each other. You weigh them together, and you can explain why you picked what you picked.

You're curious about navigation. You want to know how a GNSS receiver tracks a signal, how an IMU carries the solution when GPS is jammed, and what that means for the code that brings them together. When something is new to you, you read up and keep asking questions until it makes sense.

You don't stop at the symptom. A kernel panic, a dropped interrupt or a driver that fails one boot in fifty doesn't get a workaround from you. You chase it to the root cause and write down what you found.

You own it at small scale. There's no platform team or build engineer to hand work to here. When something is missing, you set it up. When something isn't working, you say so and fix it.

You care who's on the other end. Our products go to warfighters who need to know where they are when GPS is jammed or spoofed. The code you write runs in their hands. You take that seriously, and it shows in your work.

Required Experience

Embedded Linux and Android. You've customized and integrated Android or embedded Linux on custom hardware, working in the kernel, device drivers, the HAL and system services. Pick a platform and you can walk us through what you changed and why.

Board bring-up and BSPs. You've brought up a new board and built or maintained its BSP. You've debugged bootloader, kernel and driver failures on real hardware, and you can describe the hardest one and how you found it.

Microcontroller firmware. You've written firmware and state machines for 32-bit microcontrollers on bare metal and on an RTOS. You've worked with SPI, I2C, UART, MIPI, CAN and USB, GPIOs and interrupts, and you can explain how you handled timing and concurrency.

Processor and architecture decisions. You've evaluated and selected processors or subsystems, or made the major architecture calls, for a product that shipped. You can show us the trade-offs you weighed and what you'd change now.

Multi-core, performance and power. You've written code for multi-core processors and optimized a system's performance and power consumption using power states, core switching or dynamic clocking. You can show us the measurements before and after.

U.S. person status. This position requires access to technical data controlled under U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined in the ITAR (22 CFR 120.62): U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, and persons admitted as refugees or granted asylum.

Clearance eligibility. You must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Nice to Haves

GNSS and inertial sensors. You've integrated GNSS receivers, IMUs or other navigation sensors, and ideally a military receiver. You understand how their data comes together into position and time.

Wireless protocols. You've integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa or other ISM-band radios on an embedded device.

Platform security. You've implemented secure boot, SELinux policy or dm-verity, and kept a device compliant through software updates.

Active clearance. You already hold a current U.S. government security clearance, at any level.

TAG is a small, veteran-owned company, and more than a quarter of our team has served. You'll work directly with leadership and with our hardware and systems engineers, and the software you write will ship in products used in the field.

TAG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TAG does not respond to unsolicited recruitment services.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

April 30, 2026 prototype orders from Orbit show JMHH development is still active.
TAG showcased JMHH progress at JNC 2026, signaling customer and integrator engagement.
September 4, 2026 Air Force market research indicates continued demand for TAG-owned JMHH interfaces.

What critics are saying

TAG depends heavily on JMHH; a 2026 Air Force RFI still centers on one device.
Collins and Raytheon remain entrenched competitors for military GPS user equipment.
If USSF shifts to another handheld standard, TAG loses its flagship program.

What makes Technology Advancement Group unique

TAG became the sole remaining JMHH prime in June 2023.
TAG’s JMHH targets GPS-denied, anti-jam military navigation for warfighters.
TAG pairs hardware with software updates and field integrations, not commodity receivers.

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Oct 12th, 2026

Technology Advancement Group will be showcasing its Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1 at AUSA 2026 with its partner Q-Vio Corp.

Technology Advancement Group will be showcasing its Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1 at AUSA 2026 with its partner Q-Vio Corp. * 4 hrs ago HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Orbit International Corp. (OTCID Basic Market:ORBT), an electronics manufacturer and software solution provider, today announced that its subsidiary, Q-Vio Corp. ("Q-Vio"), will be exhibiting at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 12-14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Q-Vio will exhibit alongside its customer and technology partner, Technology Advancement Group ("TAG") at Booth 2109 in the ABC Hall. Together, the companies will highlight and showcase their collaboration on TAG's Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1, a next-generation handheld assured-PNT receiver now in production, designed to modernize critical navigation capabilities for today's warfighters. As a key supplier and technology partner to TAG, Q-Vio provides specialized display components engineered to meet the demanding performance and environmental requirements of military operations. The collaboration supports TAG's mission to deliver advanced, reliable navigation capabilities to U.S. and allied warfighters operating in increasingly complex and contested environments. Advancing Assured Navigation for the Modern Warfighter Developed in partnership with Space Systems Command's (SSC) Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Systems Delta, the JMHH Increment 1 provides soldiers with access to secure military M-code GPS technology in an intuitive handheld device. Designed as a one-for-one replacement for the legacy AN/PSN-13 DAGR, which has served military personnel since 2005, the JMHH Increment 1 delivers enhanced performance, usability, and protection against emerging electronic warfare threats. Key capabilities include: * Assured PNT: M-code GPS capability with anti-jam and anti-spoof protection, including user alerts when spoofing is detected. * Faster Position Acquisition: Improved position acquisition times compared to the legacy DAGR. * Intuitive Operation: A modern, smartphone-like interface designed to simplify navigation and improve usability in the field. * Mission-Ready Durability: Ruggedized to MIL-STD-810H standards to withstand demanding operational environments. * Power Efficiency: Low-power operating options to support extended missions. In June 2025, soldiers participated in an SSC field demonstration of the JMHH Increment 1 at Fort Knox, Kentucky, alongside Norwegian and French military personnel, demonstrating the solution's capabilities in an operational field setting. A Strategic Partnership Built for Mission-Critical Performance As a key supplier and technology partner for the JMHH Increment 1, Q-Vio specializes in enhanced sunlight-readable, low power and rugged display solutions for military and commercial applications. TAG and Q-Vio collaborated to develop a high-quality, impact-resistant screen that serves as the primary user interface of the JMHH Increment 1, delivering the durability, visibility, and reliability warfighters need. The display solution also incorporates a custom projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreen and optically bonded electromagnetic interference (EMI) glass, providing enhanced durability and reliable performance in harsh operating conditions. Mitchell Binder, President and CEO of Orbit International Corp. commented, "We are pleased to be part of this effort to provide U.S. and foreign militaries with a premier product to be utilized in the field that gives them unmatched performance. We have been collaborating with TAG on this project for several years with our joint goal of supporting a next generation navigation system. The LCD that Q-Vio will be supplying employs a custom 3.5 inch display that consumes very low power while providing excellent visibility in direct sunlight. In addition, we will be providing a custom PCAP along with EMI glass that will be optically bonded to provide a high performance solution that can operate in harsh environmental elements." Expanding TAG's Assured-PNT Portfolio In addition to the JMHH Increment 1, TAG will showcase its expanding portfolio of assured-PNT technologies designed to help military operators maintain reliable PNT capabilities in contested environments. The portfolio includes: * Controlled Reception Pattern Array (CRPA) Anti-Jam Antenna: Designed to improve GPS signal resilience in environments where adversaries attempt to disrupt navigation systems. * Horizon-Nulling Antenna: Engineered to mitigate interference and strengthen positioning reliability in challenging electromagnetic environments. * Miniature M-Code Receiver: A compact, low-power solution designed to integrate secure M-code GPS capabilities into existing platforms and mission systems. All three solutions are currently in production and shipping. Beyond individual products, TAG provides systems integration expertise to help defense organizations incorporate modern PNT capabilities into existing platforms and mission equipment. This approach enables military units to enhance navigation resilience and operational effectiveness without requiring wholesale replacement of their current systems. Connect with TAG and Q-Vio at AUSA 2026 With the JMHH Inc 1 now in production, the collaboration represents an important step toward modernizing military GPS capabilities and equipping warfighters with dependable technology. TAG and Q-Vio invite AUSA attendees to visit Booth 2109 in the ABC Hall at AUSA 2026. Attendees are invited to connect with both teams to learn more about the JMHH Inc 1, explore the technologies supporting its development and production, and discuss how their partnership is advancing resilient navigation capabilities for today's warfighters. To schedule a meeting with TAG and Q-VIO at AUSA 2026, contact TAG's Justin McIntosh at [email protected] or Q-Vio's Vice President of Sales, Ray Pronko at [email protected] or 858-880-8376. About Technology Advancement Group (TAG) Since 1984, Technology Advancement Group (TAG) has designed and deployed enterprise IT, computers, and enabling technologies for rugged and austere environments. TAG's expertise is in position, navigation, and timing technologies for use in contested environments, and is dedicated to developing a family of assured navigation technology solutions that can scale to meet the threats of today's electronic battlefield. TAG devises modular and adaptable technologies that support everything from dismounted warfighters and first responders to large, complex agency-wide platforms, and national critical infrastructure. For more information, visit www.tag.com. About Q-VIO CORP. (Q-Vio) Q-Vio, a wholly owned subsidiary of Orbit International Corp., specializes in the development and manufacturing of custom display solutions for military, industrial, and commercial applications. With expertise in enhanced sunlight-readable displays, low-power LCD technology, projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreens, and optically bonded solutions, Q-Vio delivers rugged, high-performance display technologies engineered for demanding operational environments. Q-Vio partners with leading technology providers to develop reliable, durable, and mission-ready solutions that meet the evolving needs of defense and commercial customers. For more information, visit www.q-vio.com. Orbit International Corp., through its Electronics Group, is involved in the development and manufacture of custom electronic device and subsystem solutions for military, industrial and commercial applications through its production facilities in Hauppauge, NY and Carson, CA. Orbit's Power Group, also located in Hauppauge, NY, designs and manufactures a wide array of power products including AC power supplies, frequency converters, inverters, VME/VPX power supplies as well as various COTS power sources. 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Jul 1st, 2024

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JMHH Inc 1 addresses the rapidly expanding presence of navigation warfare in military operations worldwide, replacing the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) with an industry-leading design that is optimized for warfighter utility and usabilityCOVINGTON, Ky., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2024 Joint Navigation Conference, Technology Advancement Group (TAG) announced its release of the Joint Modernized Handheld (JMHH) Increment 1 (Inc 1), an accelerated version of the JMHH being developed by TAG under a U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) joint program of record. Taking advantage of available M-Code GPS Inc 1 technologies, JMHH Inc 1 is intended for early adopters and users with urgent operational needs who require immediate access to a stand-alone assured positioning, navigation, and timing (A-PNT) solution.In June 2023, the USSF Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Systems Delta (PNT SYD) selected TAG as the sole remaining prime contractor on the JMHH program. TAG's JMHH design was selected over four competitors in a multiple down select process. TAG's initiative to offer an early release version of JMHH based on M-Code GPS Inc 1 technologies is based on the expanding threat and the current availability of M-Code GPS signals-in-space and user equipment."TAG is proud to be selected by the PNT Systems Delta as the prime contractor for the JMHH," said Mr. Gabriel LaMois, TAG's CEO and former U.S

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