Senior Specialist, Software Engineering - DSP
About The Position
The Senior Specialist, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer designs, develops, and extensively tests complex engineering solutions for advanced tactical radio operating system and waveform software. The role works toward operational targets with a direct impact on departmental results. It collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design. The position participates in all phases of the software development life cycle. The role is onsite in Rochester, New York; Sunrise, Florida; or Columbia, Maryland, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- Proficiency in embedded C/C++, object-oriented design, real-time programming, and multithreaded programming.
- Proficiency with DSP and RF concepts and technology.
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks RTOS, Linux, or QNX.
- Ability to quickly analyze and understand large, complex existing software systems.
- Ability to develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.
- Ability to identify, track, and repair software defects.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to clearly and succinctly convey information and ideas.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Git/Bitbucket.
- Experience with continuous integration, such as Jenkins.
- Experience with the Agile methodology.
- Experience with wireless networking software system design and development.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and extensively test complex engineering solutions for advanced tactical radio operating system and waveform software.
- Work toward operational targets that directly affect departmental results.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering team members to develop and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, operational performance requirements, and overall system design.
- Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle.
- Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.
- Identify, track, and repair software defects.
- Contribute to department goal development and planning efforts.
- Communicate information and ideas clearly and succinctly, and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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
