Senior RADAR Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – C/C++ Radar Sensor Data Processing

Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) invites experienced software engineers to join our Mission Solutions team, focusing on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

In this role you will work hands‑on within a large, mature C++ codebase that is being modernized for containerized ecosystems. You will contribute to the development, evolution, and sustainment of mission‑critical C2I applications deployed globally. This position is suited for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems in large‑scale systems and who want to influence long‑term architecture in a high‑impact, real‑world environment.

• Design, develop, and modernize major components of a large C++ codebase, with emphasis on sensor and radar data processing applications.
• Work within modern cloud and containerized environments, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Lead or contribute to architectural decisions, refactoring initiatives, performance tuning, and modernization efforts.
• Diagnose and resolve complex system‑leve issues, including multi‑threaded behavior, memory management, and real‑time processing challenges.
• Contribute to containerization strategies, CI/CD pipeline improvements, and runtime optimization of large‑scale applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior‑level engineers.
• Promote and apply best practices in software design, coding standards, testing, reliability, and performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with concentration in software development.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent demonstrated contributions.
• Experience working with networking and data interfaces, preferably related to radar or other sensor systems.
• Familiarity with algorithms and approaches for sensor data processing, such as tracking, correlation, and fusion.
• Expert‑level proficiency in C and C++, including memory management, multi‑threading, performance optimization, and advanced debugging.
• Experience developing, deploying, and running applications in containerized environments (Docker, Podman).
• Strong proficiency with Git, including branching strategies, merging, rebasing, and collaborative code reviews.
• Solid Linux background, including development, debugging, shell environments, and build systems.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Experience in the Defense, Aerospace, or Air & Missile Defense domains, particularly with real‑time or multi‑sensor systems.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Messaging and middleware architectures (e.g., DDS, ActiveMQ).
  • Multi‑sensor data processing and analysis.
  • Integration of sensor track data into C2 systems using tactical data links (TDLs).
• Familiarity with modern build systems such as CMake, Ninja, and CPack.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling, including Jenkins and Git Lab CI.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Object‑oriented design principles and modern C++ paradigms.
  • Algorithms, data structures, and performance‑conscious design.
  • Distributed systems, networking concepts, or real‑time processing architectures.
• Proven experience working in large, complex codebases (hundreds of thousands to millions of lines of code).
• Knowledge of secure software development practices, including CVE remediation, dependency analysis, and secure coding standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and guide small development teams.

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

• Annual bonus – performance related.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays.
• Early finish on Friday.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Student loan assistance program.
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings.

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes. We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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