Senior C/C++ Software Development Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software Engineer to develop complex systems in C/C++ as part of our Patriot Software Team in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Patriot is the world's pre-eminent air defense system, and we are currently developing software in support of new system capabilities. In this role, you will work closely with software developers, system architects, and product leads to ensure that the solutions we deliver meet our customers' requirements. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our products around the world.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and C++ for complex real-time systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring system integration and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in complex environments.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications, including system architecture and design specifications.
• Light travel and off-hours testing (2nd or 3rd shift) may occasionally be required.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience in developing complex systems and applications using C/C++.
• Experience in embedded systems, real-time systems, or large-scale applications.
• Experience in a Unix/Linux operating system.

Qualifications

• You must have understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles, particularly in high-concurrency and distributed systems.
• You must have experience with multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization in complex environments.
• You must have experience with Network Communication Protocols, Shell Scripting (tcsh, csh, bash), software development tools like Git/Clearcase, software debuggers, and using embedded RTOSs (e.g. VxWorks, Integrity).
• You must have experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• You must have experience with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).

Benefits

This position requires exclusive onsite presence. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Schedule

This position works in a SCIF environment with an optional 9/80 schedule accommodate work/life balance practices.