Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Architect. This position is fully remote, Candidates must hold an active secret clearance. This job opens for applications on August 28, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the date of posting.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ARCHITECT INCLUDE:

• Proven expertise in safety partitioning and DO-178C or similar safety-critical software standards.
• Deep understanding of multicore processor architectures and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with Linux and VxWorks in embedded or avionics environments.
• Ability to interpret and analyze system-level drawings and architecture documents.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for presenting trade study results.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.
• Prior experience supporting Air Force, DoD, or aerospace OEMs.
• Familiarity with containerization in embedded systems.
• Experience with flight control systems or avionics integration.

• Conduct a trade study to evaluate options for adding new functionality to an existing flight computer without introducing new hardware ("boxes").
• Analyze system architecture, drawings, and existing software containers to identify feasible integration paths.
• Provide recommendations to the U.S. Air Force on how to safely and efficiently add new functions to the flight computer.
• Ensure compliance with safety partitioning standards, specifically from Level of Rigor 2 to Level of Rigor 4.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand current system setup and constraints.
• Document findings and present multiple solution paths with pros/cons, risks, and implementation considerations.