SPY-6 Radar - Senior Software Integration Engineer
About The Position
The Ground and Maritime Defense Radar Software department is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer for the SPY-6 Family of Radars Software Operations team. The role involves integrating, testing, and troubleshooting radar software to help ensure system performance across different operating environments and SPY-6 radar variants. The engineer will work with downstream program stakeholders and coordinate with in-plant subject matter experts to address software issues found at downstream test sites. Responsibilities also include deploying, installing, and updating radar software at downstream radar sites. The position is based primarily onsite in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with moderate travel of 10–25% to support field installation and troubleshooting. It requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before starting, and the ability to obtain an interim clearance before the start date. U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Typically requires a STEM degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
- Experience in software integration, development, or testing, preferably in radar systems or embedded systems.
- Experience with high-level programming languages such as C++ or Java.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Bash.
- Experience with Linux and the command-line interface.
- Experience with software debugging and troubleshooting tools such as GDB or Wireshark.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or Rational ClearCase.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date.
- U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with radar systems, signal processing, or real-time systems.
- Knowledge of hardware/software integration processes, particularly with radar or sensor systems.
- Experience with MATLAB or other data analysis tools.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead software integration, testing, and troubleshooting activities for radar systems.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 support and triage of downstream software issues.
- Conduct software integration, system testing, and debugging in laboratory and field environments.
- Independently develop and execute test plans, procedures, and scripts to validate radar software functionality and performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and engineering disciplines to resolve software and hardware integration challenges.
- Take ownership of tasks and mentor junior engineers as needed.
- Document integration processes, test results, and troubleshooting steps to support knowledge transfer and system traceability.
- Deploy, install, and update radar software at downstream radar sites.
- Travel 10–25% to support field installation and troubleshooting.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
- Relocation eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
