Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer – Communications & Power Industries

We are seeking a proactive Lead Software Engineer with expertise in client-server environment development, embedded SW development, and the Agile development methodology
. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, guiding a team of engineers in project planning, software development, and integration efforts of our software development initiatives in monitoring and control of SATCOM antenna systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from prototyping architecture concepts to overseeing the deployment of monitoring and control software for complex antenna systems.

• Lead and provide guidance to a team of software engineers, including project planning, tasking, and monitoring of activities.
• Prototype and validate architecture concepts to ensure feasibility and performance.
• Administer software development tools, ensuring their availability and functionality (e.g., version control, issue tracking).
• Establish policies for branching, code review processes, and documentation standards for developers.
• Generate and build RPMs necessary for antenna systems and Monitoring & Control (M&C) software.
• Develop and support (M&C) software, including application development, and integration with antenna hardware.
• Design and implement M&C software applications for tasks such as hardware management, scheduling, data ingest, and processing.
• Integrate customer systems with our software solutions, ensuring seamless operation and customer satisfaction.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (BSCS) or Software Engineering (BSSE), or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on Linux-based systems.
• Strength in C/C++.
• Prior experience in embedded communications protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, etc) and embedded Linux systems.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve complex engineering problems.
• Proficient understanding of engineering processes and design tools;
  Agile development methodology using Microsoft Dev Ops is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions.
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and industry-standard development tools.
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a team.
• Experience in database design and management is a plus.

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more. CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems.

We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow. We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we…