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Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI)
Embedded Cyber Software Engineer –C5ISR
Location: On-Site (Ground Combat Vehicle Programs)
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Employment Type: Contract / Program Support
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES
As an Embedded Cyber Software Engineer supporting Ground Combat Vehicle programs, you will be part of an agile engineering team responsible for the development, integration, and sustainment of embedded cyber work products across a family of combat platforms.
This role supports the Cyber and C5ISR product realization team, with responsibility for cyber and C5ISR architecture, software development, integration, evaluation, testing, and compliance across U.S. Programs.
This position focuses on embedded software development within secure, mission-critical environments and supports the delivery of cyber-resilient products and services to ground combat platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO ANTICIPATE
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
ABOUT CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a staffing and consulting firm specializing in engineering, technical, and professional services. CPI partners with defense and aerospace organizations to deliver skilled talent supporting mission-critical programs.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a U.S. Government contract which requires all applicants to be U.S. 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.
Joe Fisher
Cyber Software Development Engineer
Posted: 01/06/2026
2026-01-06
2026-02-23
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Industry: Defense/Government
Job Number: 25-01014
Job Description
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI)
Embedded Cyber Software Engineer –C5ISR
Location: On-Site (Ground Combat Vehicle Programs)
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Employment Type: Contract / Program Support
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
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Preferred fields include Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
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Degree must be from an ABET-accredited institution
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Experience will be evaluated on the aggregate of qualifications
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U.S. Citizenship required
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
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Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance or higher required at time of hire
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES
As an Embedded Cyber Software Engineer supporting Ground Combat Vehicle programs, you will be part of an agile engineering team responsible for the development, integration, and sustainment of embedded cyber work products across a family of combat platforms.
This role supports the Cyber and C5ISR product realization team, with responsibility for cyber and C5ISR architecture, software development, integration, evaluation, testing, and compliance across U.S. Programs.
This position focuses on embedded software development within secure, mission-critical environments and supports the delivery of cyber-resilient products and services to ground combat platforms.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO ANTICIPATE
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Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to develop embedded software for target hardware platforms
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Support cyber and C5ISR architecture, product development, evaluation, testing, and compliance activities
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Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and evaluate hardware-software interfaces and system performance requirements
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Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing
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Develop and maintain software tools, scripts, and XML files to implement and verify system configurations
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Ensure software applications comply with accreditation, cybersecurity, and configuration control requirements
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Develop data and message protocol transformation mechanisms to enable interoperability across multiple data-sharing domains
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Develop embedded software in Security-Enhanced Linux or VxWorks environments
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Perform low-level programming for operating system internals, BSPs, and device drivers
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Integrate and configure firewalls and cybersecurity protections for embedded systems
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Conduct peer reviews, identify defects, and support defect tracking and resolution
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Support cyber test design, environments, and tools, including trade studies and structured technical decisions
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Develop and review design artifacts, checkpoints, milestone documentation, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables
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Support system-level trade studies balancing capability, cost, schedule, reliability, and performance across C5ISR vehicle platforms
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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Strong proficiency in high-level programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, or Rust, with emphasis on embedded systems
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Experience with Linux or VxWorks operating system internals
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Experience with Board Support Packages (BSPs) and hardware-software integration
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Experience developing low-level device drivers
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Knowledge of network protocols and interfaces including TCP/IP, UART, SPI, and I2C
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Experience with reverse engineering and software analysis
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Familiarity with integrated development environments, version control systems, defect tracking tools, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines
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Experience interpreting customer requirements and flowing them down into technical implementations
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Familiarity with electrical line replaceable units (LRUs) and electronic hardware troubleshooting
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Cybersecurity certifications (e.G., CISSP, CEH) are a plus
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
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Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
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Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity measures for embedded systems
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Experience with embedded systems in automotive and/or military environments
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Ability to work non-standard hours or weekends as required by program needs
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Must meet anthropometric size requirements for military vehicle access, including climbing on vehicles and passing through hatches
ABOUT CPI
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a staffing and consulting firm specializing in engineering, technical, and professional services. CPI partners with defense and aerospace organizations to deliver skilled talent supporting mission-critical programs.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT
This assignment is a U.S. Government contract which requires all applicants to be U.S. 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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.