Lead, Software Engineering - Navigation
About The Position
IEC, Navigation Solutions delivers advanced military GPS and broader Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities supporting mission requirements across weapon systems, ground platforms, airborne assets, maritime systems, and space environments. Its products are engineered to provide resilient PNT performance for warfighters operating in denied or degraded environments. This position helps ensure that GPS receivers and simulators maintain mission effectiveness in the face of adversarial threats and operational challenges. The role develops and debugs robust embedded software for GPS user equipment subject to strict performance requirements. Work extends beyond coding, testing, and debugging to include requirements analysis, detailed documentation, proof-of-concept evaluation of design alternatives, and code reviews. The successful candidate performs complex professional software engineering assignments requiring advanced problem-solving skills. The requisition and any potential offer are contingent upon government contract awards and adherence to contract budgets. The position provides technical leadership and hands-on C/C++ support for GPS and related equipment, including integration and debugging on target hardware. It leads software design and documentation across new and legacy programs, guides engineers, interprets customer specifications, and contributes to proposals and customer engagement. Work is performed on-site in Yorba Linda, California. A 4/10 schedule is preferred; 5/8 and 9/80 schedules are also considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, and at least 9 years of relevant experience in real-time embedded software design and analysis; alternatively, a Master of Science or advanced degree and at least 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of related experience.
- At least 5 years of experience developing or analyzing navigation capabilities of GPS systems.
- At least 5 years of experience as a team lead, technical lead, and/or subject matter expert for an embedded software development project.
- At least 5 years of experience as a technical contributor working with DoD/DoW customers or subcontractors.
- Expertise in Python and C/C++.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science or advanced degree.
- Expertise in embedded software development using Linux or Windows.
- Expertise in analyzing or designing algorithms for inertial measurement, signal processing, linear algebra, feedback control, estimation, filtering, detection, or similar areas.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
- Experience with common software tasking and review tools, including Jenkins/Bamboo, Jira, and Git.
- Working knowledge of modern GPS concepts, including signal selection, acquisition and tracking, Position, Velocity, and Time (PVT) calculation, data demodulation, signal correction, jamming, and spoofing.
- Experience architecting, developing, and integrating real-time embedded software for GPS user equipment, including on target hardware.
- Prior experience with real-time embedded operating systems or Modular Open Source (MOSA) software development.
- Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and related toolchains.
- Familiarity with typical defense-industry documentation and milestone reviews.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for C/C++ development for GPS and related equipment, including integration and debugging on target hardware.
- Lead documentation efforts, clearly communicating design concepts and demonstrating compliance with requirements.
- Provide technical leadership on new programs from conceptual design through detailed design and completion.
- Provide technical leadership on legacy programs through incremental modification, analysis, and testing of existing solutions.
- Lead interpretation of customer specifications to define requirements for software design.
- Lead code reviews and provide technical guidance to other engineers on the software development team.
- Contribute to external proposals and customer engagement efforts as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
