Embedded Software Engineers - 164514

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 #LI-MK1 #LI-Onsite Keywords: software developer, software engineer, software engineering, aircraft, aerospace engineer, model based systems engineering, CAMEO, DOORS, requirements, systems engineer, JIRA, aircraft, weapons, DoD, W2, opentowork, hiring, model-based, sysML, modeling language, UML, secret, top secret, ts/sci, C++, satellite, C#, linux, vxworks, virtualization, cloud, prototype, software defined radio, SDR, Kent, Washington, hybrid, top secret/sci, st. louis, onsite, on-site, Intelligence, Federal, tactical aircraft development, defense aircraft systems, satellite, software, development, C++, C#, java, python, IT, information technology, mission systems engineering, weapon system development, software requirements management, software verification management, system verification, system certification, system certification, military safety‑critical systems, mission‑critical hardware and software certification, Model‑Based Systems Engineering, MBSE, MSOSA, SysML, systems architecture modeling, model development, DOORS, JIRA, Confluence, systems engineering tools, top secret, ts/sci, security clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr Zachary Piper Solutions