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Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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/
Meet Your Recruiter
Alisha Ableson
Technical Recruiter
Alisha Ableson is a skilled Technical Recruiter in the Defense Division at CPI, where she provides specialized recruitment services to CPI's defense clients. With over 20 years of experience in recruitment, Alisha has successfully recruited across diverse disciplines, including technical, administrative, and operational roles.
Throughout her career, Alisha has built strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a seamless hiring process and consistently delivering exceptional results for her clients. Her extensive experience enables her to address even the most complex recruitment needs with confidence.
Alisha's dedication to client satisfaction and her ability to adapt to various industries make her a valuable asset to CPI and its defense clients.
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