Embedded Software Engineer 3

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Embedded Software Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Proficient in C/C++.
• Proficient in Object Oriented programming.
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications.
• Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing.
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic or software defined radio infrastructure software code bases.
• Work using embedded and real time systems development tools and environments
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test
• Work in an Agile software development environment
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
• Experience with Software Defined Radios.
• Experience with the Avionics Operating System.
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL).
• Experience with Yocto/Petalinux.
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries.
• Experience with Rust.
• Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado).
• Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE.
• Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
• Familiarity with assembly language.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals.
• Familiarity with VHDL/Verilog/FPGA.
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase).
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline is required.
School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek. 1st shift.

Job Number: 217817
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Rate: Up to $154.24 DOE
Duration: 6 months
Input Date: 04/10/2026
Last Updated: 06/28/2026

Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Zachary Fasano
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: zfasano@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com

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