Specialist, Software Engineer
About The Position
The selected candidate will develop software for advanced tactical radio applications using computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles. They will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and evaluate hardware/software interfaces, system requirements, and overall performance. The role supports all phases of the software development life cycle for embedded, real-time control software, including developing test procedures and documentation, analyzing results using modeling and test tools, participating in peer reviews, and identifying and resolving defects. The position requires proficiency in multiple programming languages and experience developing across Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems. The engineer will support software sustainment activities for a fielded communication system, including addressing security findings and implementing system improvements. The position is based in Carlsbad, California, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine days in a 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. Occasional travel may be required to support program needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with Python, Java, C, or C++.
- Experience programming in Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting.
- Experience with unit and integration testing.
- Strong software development skills, including design concepts, supporting code reviews, and clear debugging logic.
- Experience developing across Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or TS-SCI clearance, or ability to obtain one.
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline development.
- Experience with Docker deployments.
- Experience with FPGA systems.
- Experience developing software in TypeScript.
- Experience working on software that interfaces with hardware.
- Familiarity with test automation.
Responsibilities
- Participate in software sustainment activities for a fielded communication system, including addressing security findings and implementing system improvements.
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, including design, documentation, implementation, and automated testing.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with program requirements.
- Maintain documentation and technical artifacts in accordance with project and customer standards.
- Develop test procedures and documentation, analyze results using modeling and test tools, participate in peer reviews, and identify and resolve defects.
- Travel occasionally to support program needs, if required.
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
Mid Level
