Contract Professionals, Inc. is hiring: Tactical Radio Embedded Software Enginee
Contract Professionals, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO, United States
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
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
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).
Competitive compensation
401(k) matching
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Wellness programs
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.
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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
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
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).
Competitive compensation
401(k) matching
Paid parental leave
Flexible time off
Wellness programs
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.
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