Embedded Software Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Secret Cleared Embedded Software Engineer to work in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to architect, design, implement, test, debug, and deploy Software for Firmware (FPGA) and Hardware solutions that meet current and next-generation autonomous avionics systems’ needs

The successful candidate will work with Product Owners, Chief Engineers, Management and other IPT members using Lean and/or Agile practices to ensure that embedded software is designed and developed to reliably operate toward the intended functions.

This position is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities for Embedded Software Engineer:

·      Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogeneous systems composed of firmware and hardware.

·      Working within a cross-disciplinary team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality.

·      Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff.

·      Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews.

·      Ability to obtain program access.

Qualifications for Embedded Software Engineer:

·      Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of:

• 2-4 years for Junior
• 5-10 years for Mid Level
• 12-15 years for Senior Level

·      Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and implementation.

·      Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.).

·      Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software.

Preferred Qualifications:

·      Familiarity with rate monotonic theory, practice, and limitations.

·      Familiarity with layered architectural principles, and their limitations.

·      Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function.

·      Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog.

·      Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family.

·      Experience using lab instruments like power-supplies, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

·      Experience with developing device drivers for bare-metal and/or OS applications.

Compensation for Embedded Software Engineer:

· Pay Range: $100,000 - $185,000 (based on years of experience and education)

· Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k,  PTO and 11 Federal Holidays, and additional benefits

*Please note this job is open for applications on 3/20/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.*

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