Full-Time

Embedded Systems Engineer 1

Updated on 8/1/2026

Everfox

Everfox

501-1,000 employees

High-assurance cybersecurity platform for government

Compensation Overview

£38k - £52k/yr

+ Bonus or commission + Pension match

London, UK

Hybrid

Two days on-site per week required in Waterloo, London.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Python
Software Testing
Data Structures & Algorithms
Computer Networking
C/C++
DevOps
Linux/Unix
Arduino

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Requirements
  • Some knowledge of multiple programming languages, including C, C++, and Python.
  • Knowledge of core computer science concepts such as concurrency, networking, performance measurement, and algorithms.
  • Practical exposure to development boards such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino and/or embedded systems such as Internet of Things devices.
  • Basic familiarity with Linux command-line usage and awareness of the typical Linux filesystem structure.
  • The ability to work effectively both as part of a team and individually.
  • An understanding of the importance of planning, prioritization, and completing work to schedule.
Responsibilities
  • Perform hardware validation and board bring-up activities in collaboration with hardware and firmware teams to validate new designs.
  • Develop and maintain board support packages for the software powering Everfox's Hardsec Solutions.
  • Participate in the scoping and design process for new software and provide input to planning and estimation activities.
  • Perform end-to-end integration and testing of software, firmware, and hardware.
  • Integrate embedded software with hardware and firmware to deliver prototypes of new features and products.
  • Develop automated tests for Everfox hardware using Python.
  • Design and perform manual tests on Everfox hardware for functional and performance validation.
  • Maintain third-party open-source projects such as the Linux kernel, Yocto, and Android Open Source Project.
  • Conduct security reviews and apply patches.
  • Port the latest upstream versions to Everfox board support packages.
  • Improve code through code reviews, refactoring, and adoption of new technologies.
  • Use continuous integration practices and tools to automate processes.
  • Follow Everfox information security policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • A passion for technology and a keen interest in developing embedded software for commercial solutions.
  • Self-motivation, flexibility, and adaptability, with an interest in developing into a self-sufficient engineer and taking on new challenges.

Everfox provides defense-grade cybersecurity platforms for government, defense, intelligence, and regulated sectors. It secures cross-domain data access, threat protection, and insider-risk management through Cross-Domain Solutions, Content Disarm & Reconstruction, and Insider Risk Analytics. Since acquiring Garrison Technology, it adds hardware-enforced security (hardsec) using FPGA to protect air-gapped environments and enable multi-domain access on one device. Backed by 25+ years in the field and now independent under TPG, Everfox aims to protect critical data and networks, reduce insider and external threats, and simplify secure cross-domain access.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$8.1M

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 Rhino Bizz showed data transfer dropping from hours to seconds.
  • June-July 2026 hires of DeSimone, O'Brien, Girard, and Mustacchio sharpen execution.
  • Microsoft approval for Everfox’s trusted thin client expands credibility inside cloud programs.

What critics are saying

  • Platform concentration on federal budgets exposes Everfox to procurement delays after 2026 elections.
  • Microsoft-approved trusted thin client threatens Garrison-adjacent differentiation in Azure-centric deployments.
  • If cross-domain products commoditize, TPG exits through a costly carve-out becomes improbable.

What makes Everfox unique

  • Cross-domain transfer, insider risk, and threat protection are purpose-built for classified environments.
  • Garrison hardsec adds FPGA-enforced browser isolation and secure access for air-gapped missions.
  • Everfox’s buyer set is narrow: U.S., UK, allied defense and regulated industries.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

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Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
GovCon Wire
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Associated Press
Jul 20th, 2026
Everfox names John DeSimone as chief operating officer to accelerate defence tech innovation

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Business Wire
Jul 6th, 2026
Everfox names Toby O'Brien as CFO, bringing 30 years of aerospace and defense finance experience

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Everfox
Jun 29th, 2026
Everfox appoints Tracey Mustacchio as Chief Marketing Officer.

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Defense Advancement
Mar 31st, 2026
Antillion enters partnership to secure & expand deployable edge capabilities.

Antillion enters partnership to secure & expand deployable edge capabilities. A new partnership between Antillion and Everfox will integrate high-assurance cybersecurity into rugged hardware platforms for mission-critical data protection By Olivia Hannam / 31 Mar 2026 Antillion has recently secured a new partnership with Everfox to expand secure, deployable capabilities at the edge for defence and security sectors. Through this collaboration, Antillion will serve as an Everfox systems integrator. The partnership focuses on combining Antillion's edge hardware platforms with Everfox's trusted technologies to deliver integrated solutions tailored for complex operational environments. Everfox specializes in high-assurance cybersecurity and cross-domain solutions, supporting government and defence customers globally. Their technology enables secure data movement, access, and protection across various classification boundaries. These capabilities allow organizations to operate effectively in mission-critical settings where security and trust are essential. The integration will see Everfox capabilities embedded into Antillion's PACE AIR and FRONTIER platforms. These hardware systems are specifically engineered for constrained, remote, and operational environments. By merging these technologies, the companies aim to bring secure processing closer to the point of need, extending the value of rugged hardware with proven cyber and cross-domain functionality. This collaboration reflects a shared focus on delivering deployable, usable technology that performs under real-world conditions. Together, Antillion and Everfox are positioned to support the evolving requirements for secure edge computing across the defence sector and related industries. Joint solutions are currently in development. Edge Computing Solutions for Mission-Critical Defense, First Responder & Security Applications Rio House, 715 Waterside Drive, Aztec West, Bristol BS32 4UD United Kingdom Regional Offices