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ZP Group lists this Embedded Software Engineers - 164514 opportunity in kent, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seekinganEmbedded Software Engineer to support an enterprise defense, space, and security program inKent, 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 4/20/2026. 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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Worksite address
kent, WA, 98089, US
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