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Contract Professionals, Inc, Colorado Springs, CO, US, 80509

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Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO or Fort Wayne, IN
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

Are you passionate about developing embedded software that supports mission-critical defense systems? As a Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer, you'll work in a collaborative environment designing and building resilient software solutions that enable secure communications in challenging, contested environments. This is an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise to projects with national security impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications using C/C++
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software and hardware components
  • Debug, test, and optimize embedded systems for performance and reliability
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in software development
  • Document software designs, code, and testing procedures
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and established processes
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience (or Master's degree)
  • Proficiency in C and/or C++ programming
  • U.S. citizenship (required)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with low-level driver development
  • Familiarity with unit test frameworks
  • Knowledge of communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C
  • Experience with Agile development practices
Additional Skills (a plus but not required)
  • Background in digital signal processing (DSP)
  • Knowledge of Rust, Python, or MATLAB
  • Advanced Linux experience (drivers, networking, system services)
  • Multi-threaded or multi-core programming
  • Network protocols and socket programming
  • Cryptographic techniques and secure boot
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Workplace Details
  • Position may be on-site in Colorado Springs, CO or Fort Wayne, IN
  • U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contract requirements
  • No third-party applicants will be considered
Why Join CPI?
  • Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
  • CPI offers competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position

About Us:
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. https://www.cpijobs.com/