Software Engineer - IV
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
Job Title: Software Engineer IV
Department: Software Engineering
IWT is a solutions-oriented company dedicated to creating revolutionary communications solutions for a myriad of applications with focus in safety, security and defense. Our mission is to continue to build a strong and profitable organization by selecting and retaining top-tier, self-driven engineering team members. This team is an integral part of a larger product development, service and support organization; working together to deliver products and services that enrich our customer’s lives by making them safer, more effective and more profitable.
IWT product highlights include the market-leading SENTINEL™ Underground Communications and Tracking System and SENTINEL™ Emergency Mine Rescue Communications and Tracking System. These highly-scalable, fault-tolerant, intrinsically-safe mesh network systems provides the backbone for critical voice and data communications in challenging underground environments. SENTINEL™ systems are deployed in over 100 underground facilities inside and outside of the United States. In addition to SENTINEL™, the IWT Envok Sensor Monitoring Network recently underwent a successful DOE-funded pilot deployment at the Hanford Superfund cleanup site in Washington State and is being prepared for full release.
Other successful IWT products include the Remote Missile Launch System which is currently being used at Navy and Marine training facilities and the COYOTE Sensor and Communications System™ which has been successfully deployed on both the northern and southern U.S borders.
In addition to product development for the mining, defense, environmental sensor and public safety markets, IWT is dedicated to maintaining its technological edge by continually engaging in cutting-edge research and development with recent examples being advanced mesh networking routing, ultra-wideband (UWB) communications, Bluetooth, LTE/5G and seismic detection and classification algorithms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Analyze software requirements to design an embedded software solution within the given resource constraints.
Consult with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to determine functional requirements, to design software interfaces, and to provide support for hardware verification.
Design, code, integrate, test, configure, and document complete system and software solutions.
Stay up-to-date on current wireless, networking and processing technologies.
Consult with customers concerning maintenance of software system.
Clearly communicate and present designs and tradeoffs to development team, customers, and potential customers.
Mentor junior engineers.
Provide inputs for budgetary quotes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required- Self-motivated, curious-minded, creative, innovative and flexible team player
- Technical bachelor's degree (BSEE or BSCS) from a four-year college or university, and at least ten years related experience required.
- Proficiency with C, C++ and Python.
- Experience with real-time embedded operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, etc.
- Experience with Linux
- Experience developing drivers, protocol stacks, and limited applications a plus.
- Must be a US citizen with no dual citizen ships
- Advanced degree in engineering, computer science or similar field.
- Experience with product development in standard areas such as APCO Project 25, cellular standards, Bluetooth, 802.11, WiMedia, 802.15.4, and/or TCP/IP networked products is a plus.
- Experience with Ultra Wideband (UWB) and other positioning technologies.
- Experience with DSPs, FPGAs and So Cs
- Experience with sensor networks.
The ability to work with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers and emulators is essential.
Reasoning AbilityCandidate must possess the ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Innovative ThinkingIndividual must…
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