Senior Software Engineer

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We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our growing technology team in either Frederick, MD or Peachtree Corners, GA. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development with real-world applications that directly benefit our customers.

You’ll work alongside a top-tier, multidisciplinary engineering team to design and deliver innovative solutions. As part of this collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in advanced communications, embedded systems, and high-performance computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop system architectures and software designs for complex satellite communication systems

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design digital electronic subsystems and allocate functionality across system components

• Implement software for digital signal processing and control algorithms targeting embedded processors using FPGA and GPU technologies

• Support internal and external teams developing subsystem modules

• Plan, execute, and support integration and test activities

• Design and develop monitoring and control applications implementing modern wireless communication standards on high-performance heterogeneous computing platforms

• Apply secure coding practices to address cybersecurity concerns

• Participate in agile, cross-functional development teams

• Interface with signal processing and firmware engineers to integrate hardware-accelerated data flows

• Develop verification test plans and perform system-level integration and testing

• Manage complex software projects involving custom and third-party hardware and software components

• Produce documentation, including software designs and test plans

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal government research contracts

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 10 years of programming experience with C, C++, Python, Bash/Shell, and Make

• Hands-on experience developing software for embedded linux systems (3-5 years)

• Knowledge of object-oriented design and modern software design patterns

• Experience with modern build systems such as CMake (preferred)

• Hands-on experience developing software for embedded systems

• Strong understanding of embedded software principles

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently

• Minimum 5 years of experience with software unit testing

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies

• Experience using software management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Crucible

• Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot Linux-based embedded systems

• Proficient with version control and collaboration tools (e.g., Git, SVN)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills

• Proficiency in developing software and applications for the Linux operating system

• Experience with version control and lifecycle tools (e.g., Git, SVN)

• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals

• Experience with encryption technologies and cybersecurity best practices

• Background in satellite communications, modems, or DSP is a plus

• Familiarity with CI/CD environments

• Development of user interfaces for virtualized applications, including web and SNMP-based systems is a plus

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Long and Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Telecommunications

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