Senior Embedded Software Engineer - DoD/Space (Hybrid)

ZP Group; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: PTO/Holidays, Cigna, H

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, hybrid (2 days remote). The role involves code generation for deeply embedded systems and software-defined radios for DoD satellite systems.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance, a related Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience, and 5+ years in C/C++, Linux, and embedded systems, plus VxWorks virtualization and PetaLinux expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of embedded systems programming with C, C++, and Linux.
• Experience supporting satellite-based systems.
• Experience with virtualization using VxWorks.
• Advanced expertise with Linux and PetaLinux.

Responsibilities

• 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 FPGA hardware

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Embedded systems

Satellite systems experience

VxWorks virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

VxWorks

PetaLinux

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support an enterprise defense, space, and security program in Kent, WA, hybrid (2 days remote). The role involves code generation for deeply embedded systems and software-defined radios for DoD satellite systems.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance, a related Bachelor's degree with 9+ years experience, and 5+ years in C/C++, Linux, and embedded systems, plus VxWorks virtualization and PetaLinux expertise.