Embedded Software Engineer (Top Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an 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 3/9/2026. 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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