Software Engineer II & III (Secret)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking multiple Software Engineer's to support the development and integration of radar software capabilities for the Golden Dome initiative. This role focuses on real-time, high-performance software development for high powered long range radar systems and the integration of existing missile defense radar capabilities into a unified enterprise platform. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in modern C++ development, real-time systems, and software support for complex radar architectures.

Work Environment:

Full-time, on-site role in a laboratory environment in Moorestown, NJ or Syracuse, NY supporting advanced radar development and integration efforts for a next-generation defense initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain real-time, multi-processor radar software using modern C++ or comparable object-oriented languages.
• Support GPU-accelerated processing (CUDA), performance optimization, and high-throughput data handling.
• Contribute to software integration for S-Band radar systems and legacy capabilities within an enterprise architecture.
• Support automated testing, code optimization, and software quality initiatives.
• Utilize Agile development practices including version control with Git/GitLab.
• Develop and maintain software in Linux environments with comprehensive technical documentation.
• Use MATLAB and Python for algorithm prototyping, data analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, radar, and test engineers in a lab environment.
• Support software integration and testing activities as part of end-to-end system verification.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret security clearance required.

Education & Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Level 3 preferred: 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Level 2 acceptable: 2-5 years of relevant software engineering experience.

Technical Qualifications:

• Strong experience with modern C++ development for real-time or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with multi-processor systems and GPU acceleration (CUDA) or similar technologies.
• Experience working in Linux environments using Git-based version control.
• Strong analytical and mathematical foundation supporting algorithm development and optimization.
• Experience using MATLAB and Python for prototyping and data analysis.

Compensation:

• Pay Band for Level II (2-5 years experience): $130,000 -$160,000
• Pay Band for Level III (5+ years of experience): $160,000 - $200,000

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 15-20 days paid time off, with 11 federal holidays, and sick leave.

Application Period: Opens on 04/20/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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