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Technical Lead - Embedded Software

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

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Top Secret
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IT - Software
Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Lead to work On Site in Arlington, VA with expertise in Python and C++ for embedded software systems. This role involves overseeing the management, auditing, and validation of embedded software rather than hands-on coding. Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) or military projects.

Responsibilities of the Technical Lead include:
  • You will be responsible for managing the software lifecycle through change control boards, engineering reviews, and software updates, ensuring design changes are fully qualified and compliant with engineering principles.
  • You will work closely with hardware engineers to evaluate the impact of software changes on hardware systems.
  • Participate in change control boards to manage and oversee software updates.
  • Develop and evaluate design changes for software, ensuring their impact on hardware systems is fully considered.
  • Conduct audits of software systems and processes, working with prime contractors to ensure compliance.
  • Qualify and implement updated software designs, ensuring they adhere to engineering and quality standards.
  • Oversee the auditing process from a management standpoint, ensuring all software changes meet necessary requirements.
  • Attend and contribute to weekly/monthly meetings to provide input on process and procedures.
  • Maintain an unbiased view when assessing and auditing software systems.
  • Ensure quality testing is conducted, and that software adheres to engineering principles and project requirements.

Qualifications for the Technical Lead include:
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance
  • BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in software design, development, testing, and process management
  • Strong understanding of agile development methodologies and project management principles
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Experience with embedded software systems
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% for mission-critical projects

Compensation for the Technical Lead include:

· Salary: $150,000-$190,000 **Depending on Experience and Education Level**

· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on 6/18/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Keywords: python, C++, Change board, software engineering, top secret, software design
group id: 10430981
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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Top Secret