Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer
Role summary
Contract Professionals, Inc. seeks a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer for a contract role in defense engineering, focusing on advanced tactical communication systems. The position involves developing resilient, high-performance embedded software for mission-critical systems using C/C++. Responsibilities include designing low-level drivers, integrating hardware and software, debugging real-time systems, and ensuring quality through code reviews and documentation. Experience with communication protocols like UART, SPI, and I2C is required. The role is based in Colorado Springs, CO or Fort Wayne, IN, offering hybrid or onsite work arrangements.
Contract Professionals, Inc.
Job Title:
Embedded Software Engineer - Tactical Communications
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO or Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite or Flex)
Position Type:
Contract
Pay Rate:
Up to $60.00/hr.
Position Overview
Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer to support advanced tactical communication systems in a defense engineering environment. This role focuses on developing resilient, high-performance embedded software for mission-critical systems operating in contested environments. The selected candidate will work within a cross-functional team integrating secure communications hardware and software supporting national security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain embedded software applications using C and/or C++
- Design and implement low-level drivers and hardware interface layers
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software and embedded subsystems
- Perform debugging, validation, and performance optimization of real-time systems
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to software quality improvement initiatives
- Document architecture, design specifications, and unit test results
- Ensure compliance with internal development processes and industry standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM discipline
- 2+ years of embedded software development experience (senior-level experience strongly preferred)
- Strong expertise in C and/or C++
- Proven experience with low-level driver development
- Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
- Familiarity with unit testing frameworks
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
- Signal processing or DSP experience
- Advanced Linux knowledge (kernel, drivers, networking, system services)
- Multi-threaded and multi-core programming
- Network protocols and socket programming
- Experience with Rust, Python, or MATLAB
- Cryptographic techniques, secure boot, or embedded security experience
- Power management in embedded systems
- Agile development methodologies
- CI/CD and automated testing pipelines
Workplace Options
Onsite or Flex scheduling available in Colorado Springs, CO or Fort Wayne, IN.
9/80 work schedule available (every other Friday off, if desired).
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) matching
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible time off
- Wellness programs
- Professional development opportunities
About Contract Professionals, Inc.
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a workforce solutions provider supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced engineering programs nationwide. CPI connects experienced professionals with mission-critical initiatives that drive innovation and national security.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
