Senior Software Engineer

Kymeta • Redmond, WA

13d • $140,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Kymeta is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, sustain, and expand software capabilities that enable advanced applications of Kymeta's electronically steered antenna technology beyond traditional satellite communications. This role will serve as a key contributor in developing software features, interfaces, and control functions that support RF sensing, radar, tracking, regulatory compliance, autonomous operations, and other emerging applications. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with a deep understanding of system integration, networking, and hardware control interfaces. Working closely with systems engineers, RF engineers, product teams, customers, and external partners, this individual will develop and maintain software that allows Kymeta antennas to integrate seamlessly into a wide range of operational environments. This position supports the development and sustainment of advanced capabilities including antenna tracking and control functions, ephemeris-based tracking, radar applications, regulatory and compliance systems, and third-party integrations. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across the full software lifecycle, from concept development and rapid prototyping to field support and long-term sustainment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience in embedded, networking, communications, aerospace, defense, or related technical environments
• Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++
• Experience developing software in Linux and embedded Linux environments
• Experience designing optimizing, and maintaining networked applications using gRPC, REST APIs, TCP/IP, and socket-based communication in a microservices environment
• Experience integrating software with hardware devices, sensors, embedded systems, or communications equipment
• Familiarity with software design, version control, automated testing, and software lifecycle management
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers, partners, and multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly develop and deploy software capabilities that enable new applications of existing hardware platforms while supporting customer integration and operational use
• U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Active security clearance preferred
• Advanced degree preferred but not required
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry, military, or government experience will be considered
• The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering fundamentals with practical experience integrating software, networking, and hardware into operational solutions

Responsibilities

• Lead development, enhancement, and sustainment of software supporting advanced applications of Kymeta antenna systems
• Design and implement new antenna control capabilities supporting applications beyond traditional SATCOM, including tracking, sensing, radar, regulatory/compliance, and other mission-specific functions
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts across RF, antenna, software, FPGA, embedded systems, and networking to deliver integrated operational capabilities
• Develop and maintain APIs, network services, socket interfaces, and software integration frameworks that enable third-party systems to communicate with Kymeta antennas
• Collaborate with systems engineers, RF engineers, and customer relationship owners to translate customer requirements into software features and operational capabilities
• Support development, enhancement, and sustainment of antenna software platforms and advanced application extensions
• Support customer integration efforts by assisting partners with API implementations, software interoperability, and system-level troubleshooting
• Participate in laboratory testing, field demonstrations, and operational deployments to validate software functionality and performance
• Analyze software, network, and system performance to diagnose issues and improve reliability, usability, and operational effectiveness
• Develop technical documentation including interface definitions, software design documentation, user guides, and integration guides
• Serve as a technical resource for software architecture, integration strategy, and customer-facing technical discussions
• Ability to travel 10%

Benefits

• Medical Plans: A choice between two competitive options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Vision & Dental
• Life/AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible PTO and 12 paid holidays per year (for Exempt employees)
• 15 vacation days, 7 sick days and 12 paid holidays per year (for Nonexempt employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior