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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer 3 - **Company:** CHIPTON ROSS - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Assembly Language, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Static Program Analysis, Data Link, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Common Object Request Broker Architecture, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Link 16, Linux Kernel, Network Configuration and Change Management, Object-Oriented Software Development, PCI Express, Rhapsody, Powerpc, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, System on a Chip, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Vivado, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, DOORS (Software), Peripherals, Git, SC Clearance, Yocto, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Bitbucket, Software Library - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=yhBiV2&offset=97&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3EEmbedded+Software+Engineer+3+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EChipton-Ross+is+seeking+multiple+Embedded+Software+Engineer+3%27s+for+a+contract+opportunity+in+San+Diego%2C+CA.%0A+%0ABASIC+QUALIFICATIONS+(REQUIRED+SKILLS%2FEXPERIENCE)%3A%0Ao+Bachelor%27s+degre..&SIDW=34a68c9209c7ca0b76392edd33e3a99b.VUlEPTczMzYzMzMw ## About the Role o 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. o Proficient in C/C++. o Proficient in Object Oriented programming. o Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing. o Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications. o Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems. o Familiarity with Static Analysis and Unit Testing. o Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process. o Experience in testing and troubleshooting Link16 waveform in an embedded software environment. o Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as Tactical Datalink radios/terminals. o Familiarity with Link 16/TACAN Waveform Standard Documents. o Familiarity with Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA). o Familiarity with Software Communications Architecture (SCA). o Experience with Software Defined Radios. o Must be able to obtain a U.S Government Secret level security clearance. o Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location., o Experience with the Avionics Operating System. o Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+, and VERSAL). o Experience with Yocto/Petalinux. o Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet). o Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations. o Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries. o Experience with Rust. o Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado). o Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE. o Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications. o Familiarity with assembly language. o Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers. o Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals. o Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase). o Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti. o Familiarity with MIL-STD-6016. o Current active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance. o Current active SAP clearance. o Currently engaged in Networked Information Solutions program portfolio(s). REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree is required. School must be accredited. WORK HOURS: 9/80A workweek. This position will serve on-site at the Rancho Carmel Site in San Diego, CA. ADDITIONAL: Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. ## Description Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Embedded Software Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA., Looking for a Link 16 Engineer Embedded Software 3 to support our Software and Digital Technologies department. As a member of the Software and Digital Technologies department, you'll get to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Responsibilities In this role you will you'll get to design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on Link-16 and Tactical Datalink software code bases. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment. 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