Radar Software Engineer III

Ultra Intelligence & Communications•San Diego, CA

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ultra is seeking an experienced Software Engineer III with deep expertise in C/C++ and radar sensor data processing to help advance the next generation of our industry‑leading Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I) product line. In this role, you will work hands-on within a large, mature C++ codebase that is being modernized to operate in a contemporary, containerized ecosystem. You will join the Product Innovation organization, contributing to the development, evolution, and operational sustainment of mission‑critical C2I applications deployed globally. This position is well 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. If you are motivated by deep technical challenges, system-level thinking, and meaningful national security work, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with concentration in software developent
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

Nice To Haves

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 GitLab 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

Responsibilities

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-level 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