Embedded Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support an aerospace integrator in San Diego, CA. We are seeking a software architect to design and integrate impactful deliverables to support a tactical data link for weapon systems and small unmanned vehicles.

Clearance: Secret clearance highly preferred, must be eligible for U.S. security clearance

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

This job opens for applications on 4/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date   

Responsibilities:  

·      Collaborate with the lead engineer on the embedded software architecture and define the software driver architecture among the CPU, GPU, and FPGA

·      Develop Linux device drivers on RHEL 9, with an emphasis on PCIe, serial, and Ethernet subsystems

·      Architect and implement shared-memory mechanisms between kernel and user space to support high‑throughput data transfer over PCIe Gen4

·      Define and document software APIs between external applications and CPU-based device drivers

·      Specify APIs enabling communication between CPU applications and kernel/GPU software on the GPU using shared memory

·      Design software interfaces between ARM/FPGA drivers and CPU-side software

·      Define interfaces between CPU device drivers and Ethernet, PCIe, and GPIO peripherals

·      Specify software interfaces and communication protocols between ARM/FPGA drivers and programmable logic via the AMBA bus

·      Define the interface between ARM/FPGA drivers and RF/radio transceivers

·      Implement the overall software architecture as designed

·      Integrate kernel-level drivers with user-space applications

·      Perform system-level integration across processor software (RHEL 9), off-board FPGA hardware, and external transceivers

Qualifications: 

·      Active Secret Clearance (highly preferred)

·      Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineer or Computer Science related field, and 15+ years of engineering experience

·      Experience developing software architectures for high-speed embedded systems

·      Kernel/User space device driver performance optimization, high-speed data processing

·      DMA, shared memory, zero copy (memory), scratchpad memory (SPM) management

·      OS Scheduling data: drivers to applications, manage data samples in and out of the CPU

·      NB/WB RF Transceivers and ARM processors with Linux on FPGAs

·      Processor and FPGA integration and test experience in wireless communication systems

Compensation:  

·      Total compensation based on experience level - $170,000-$200,000

·      Full Benefits: PTO, Holidays, 401K, Medical Dental Vision coverage, Certification Reimbursement

·      Contract stability and mobility through Zachary Piper Solutions

·      Hybrid work (2-3 days a week remote)

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