Tactical Radio Embedded Software Engineer

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr