Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test

About the Team

The Real-time Architectures, Integration, and Demonstration (RAID) Group focuses on transition of algorithms from concept to real-time software, providing open architecture expertise, and facilitating integration of capabilities for experimentation, test, and deployment.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer for Integration and Test you will focus on supporting the development, integration, and validation of real-time RF sensor software systems. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to implement software components, integrate algorithms into open architecture frameworks, and develop test infrastructure to validate system performance. This role emphasizes hands-on software development, open system integration, integrating software components across distributed architectures and with hardware platforms, and rigorous testing of real-time applications.

What you will do

• Implement software components for real-time sensor systems in C/C++
• Integrate signal processing algorithms into open architecture software frameworks
• Develop and execute integration tests and system-level validation tests
• Debug software issues in real-time, multi-threaded, and distributed systems
• Work with senior engineers to translate algorithm specifications into software implementations
• Develop test scripts and automated testing infrastructure
• Perform hands-on lab work with signal processing hardware and test equipment
• Document software designs, test procedures, results, and technical reports
• Support system demonstrations and field testing activities
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to software quality improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm developers, systems engineers, and integration staff
• Support approximately 20% travel for integration events, field testing, and customer demonstrations

Who you are

• Active clearance at the Secret level with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is a government requirement
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience depending on degree (BS +5 years, MS +3 years, PhD +1 year)
• Experienced in software development (internships and academic projects count)
• Strong proficiency in C/C++
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with Linux
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Strong willingness to learn signal processing and real-time embedded systems

Even Better

• Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB
• Experience with hands-on hardware testing and lab equipment
• Coursework or experience in signal processing
• Experience with real-time or embedded software development
• Knowledge of multithreaded programming and synchronization
• Understanding of open architecture principles and standards

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.