Jr. C++ Software Engineer; Sponsoring TS​/SCI Clearance Security Clearance

Position: Jr. C++ Software Engineer (Sponsoring TS/SCI Clearance) with Security Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to support the design and development of data and signal processing systems for a defense customer in Fairfax, VA. This role focuses on building high-performance software in a Linux environment using C, C++, and Python. The ideal candidate is a strong hands-on developer with an engineering background and experience across the full software lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, and debugging.

Clearance:
No clearance required, however candidates must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance . Work Environment:
Full-time, on-site role in Fairfax, VA supporting development of mission-critical communications and data processing systems. Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, test, and deploy software for data and signal processing systems.
* Develop system interfaces for control, monitoring, and status reporting.
* Support software integration within client-server architectures and networked systems.
* Perform debugging, performance analysis, and optimization of software components.
* Manage system software configurations, baselines, and version control.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to support system design, testing, and deployment activities.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (EE or CE strongly preferred).
* 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience.
* Strong programming experience in C and C++ (Python experience also required).
* Experience developing software in Linux environments .
* Experience across the full software development lifecycle (design, implementation, testing, and debugging).
* Familiarity with client-server architectures, networking concepts, and communication protocols.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
* Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance . Preferred:
* Master's degree in a related technical discipline.
* Experience with communication systems development and testing.
* Experience with FPGAs
* Knowledge of signal processing techniques and algorithms.
* Familiarity with modulation/demodulation concepts in communications systems.
* Experience with database systems (relational, object-oriented, or flat-file).
* Exposure to safety-critical software development (e.g., DO-278A).
* Experience with development tools such as Eclipse, Intel C++ Compiler, Vector

CAST, or Coverity.
* Experience with MATLAB (nice to have, not required).
* Familiarity with GNSS systems (GPS, Galileo). Compensation:
* Pay Band: $100,000 - $125,000 (Pay based on years of experience and education) Benefits:
* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision.
* 25% 401k Match.

* 25% IBA Contribution.
* 8 weeks paid time off +11 federal holidays, and sick leave.
* 100% Tuition Reimbursement. Application Period:
Opens on 06/02/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-NJ1 #LI-Onsite