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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer to support a Government Consulting partner located in Lanham, MD (office moving to Tysons Corner, VA Summer 2026) through a hybrid onsite work environment. The Senior Software Integration Engineer will lead software integration, testing, and build automation efforts in support of U.S. defense programs and a growing U.S.-controlled software factory initiative. Responsibilities: * Integrate firmware, embedded applications, and signal - processing software onto target hardware platforms. * Develop and maintain integration plans, build procedures, and automation scripts supporting CI/CD pipelines. * Collaborate with development, systems engineering, and test teams to define interfaces, resolve integration issues, and ensure cohesive software operation. * Configure and maintain integration environments, including build servers, version control tools, and automated workflows. * Troubleshoot complex software and hardware integration issues, conducting root - cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. * Document build processes, integration steps, and release configurations to ensure repeatability and compliance. * Support system-level test events by delivering stable software builds and assisting with verification activities. Qualifications: * 10+ years of experience in software integration, test, DevOps, or software engineering within defense, aerospace, radar/EW, or real - time systems. * Hands - on experience with real - time software, defense communications, radar, or EW systems within the DoD space. * Proficiency with Python, C/C++, Bash, Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and similar environments. * Experience with embedded systems, RTOS, or hardware/software integration. * Ability to work proactively-self - starter, takes ownership, adaptable, and able to drive projects independently. * Strong communication and documentation skills; comfortable working closely with interdisciplinary teams. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field- required. * Experience working with defense contractors, primes, or specialized software labs is beneficial. * Clearance: ability to obtain a Secret clearance (active clearance preferred). Compensation: * Salary Range: $150,000- $225,000 (depending on experience) * Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, unlimited PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), Paid Holidays * Relocation assistance, RSU upon hire * Clearance Level: Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and obtain/maintain an Active Secret security clearance * Location: Hybrid; onsite in Lanham, MD initially, transitioning to Arlington VA area Keywords: software integration, embedded systems, embedded software, firmware integration, real-time systems, RTOS, real-time operating systems, EW systems, electronic warfare, radar systems, defense communications, mission systems, defense software, DoD software, Department of Defense, software factory, CI/CD pipelines, continuous integration, continuous deployment, build automation, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Git, version control, DevOps engineering, integration engineer, software test, system-level testing, hardware-in-the-loop, software-in-the-loop, automation scripts, Python scripting, Bash scripting, C programming, C++ programming, signal processing software, integration environment, build servers, configuration management, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, systems engineering collaboration, test and evaluation, defense contracting, government programs, cleared work, Secret clearance,aerospace engineering, satellite communications, space systems software, RF systems, integration plans, release management, software delivery, code integration, cross-functional teams, proactive engineer, software sustainment, small primes, defense tech, Tysons VA, Lanham MD, software lab, prototype development, hardware/software verification, US-controlled software development, mission-critical software.