Embedded Software Engineers

Piper Companies; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: PTO/Holidays, medical,

401k with ADP

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support an enterprise defense, space, and security program in Kent, WA. You will work on code generation for deeply embedded systems and SDRs for DoD satellite systems, with a Top Secret clearance requirement.

The role offers hybrid work in Kent, WA with 2 days remote, and requires extensive C/C++, Linux, and embedded software experience. You will collaborate across disciplines and contribute to hardware/software integration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 9+ years of experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of embedded systems programming in C/C++ on Linux.
• Experience supporting satellite-based systems and DoD programs.
• Knowledge of virtualization, specifically VxWorks, and PetaLinux.

Responsibilities

• Support code generation for deeply embedded systems aligned with requirements.
• Create scalable, open-architecture solutions for interoperability and growth.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to rapidly prototype hardware-based solutions.
• Develop, integrate, and validate software on target processors for reliable execution.
• Implement embedded software in FPGA-based systems interfacing with hardware.
• Build out BSP for FPGA hardware.

Skills

Embedded systems programming

C/C++

Linux

Satellite systems

VxWorks

Code generation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

PetaLinux

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seekingan Embedded Software Engineer to support an enterprise defense, space, and security program in Kent, WA. The customer is seeking developers to support code generation for highly embedded systems to support the development of software-defined radios for the DoD's satellite systems.

Clearance:

Top Secret required

Location:

Kent, WA (Hybrid- 2 days remote)

This job opens for applications on 4/20/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities of the Engineer:

• Support the generation of code for deeply embedded systems, ensuring functionality aligns with system requirements.
• Assist in creating scalable, open‑architecture system solutions that enable broad interoperability and future growth.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to rapidly design and prototype hardware-based solutions.
• Develop, integrate, and validate software on target processors, ensuring reliable execution and performance.
• Implement embedded software into FPGA-based systems and interfacing directly with hardware
• Build out Board Support Package (BSP) for Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware

Qualifications of the Engineer:

• Bachelors degree in related discipline and 9+ years of related experience
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• 5+ years of embedded systems programming using C, C++, Linux
• Experience supporting satellite based systems
• Experience with virtualization (VxWorks)
• Advanced expertise using Linux and PetaLinux

Compensation for the Engineer:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $130,000-$165,000+ **based on degree and total years of experience**
• Full Benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract stability and mobility through Zachary Piper Solutions

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