Software Developer

Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

As a Software Developer at Espy, you will be part of a small but growing team responsible for creating state-of-the-art systems that provide critical signals intelligence to government customers. You will work with other engineers to enhance, test, and maintain a Linux C++ software architecture that captures high-bandwidth signal data from antennas and records the data to long-term digital storage. You will be designing and implementing innovative algorithms that help our customers visualize and understand complex signal environments. You will have the opportunity to keep up with latest advances in radio sensor equipment, computing hardware, operating systems, DSP techniques, machine learning, and other software technologies as we constantly adapt in a fast-moving environment and increase the value of our products. 

Duties (includes but not limited to): 

• Design, implement, and test software in C++ Linux environment 

• Coordinate with engineering team, field support team, and customers to design and prioritize new features and bug fixes 

• Hands-on testing and deployment support for world-wide customers 

• Mentor junior developers 

• Stay current of industry advances and professional education, embrace the emergence of new technologies. 

• Work independently with sound professional judgement to overcome obstacles and complete tasks on time by leveraging collaboration, delegation, and leadership skills. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: 

• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in relevant technical area: (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics); Master’s degree or beyond preferred 

• Active TS/SCI clearance 

• Experience designing and implementing software using C++ in a Linux environment (10+ years). Comfortable with scripting in bash and python. Experience with TCP and UDP network communications.  

• Experience with software management tools (git, JIRA) 

• Experience with signal acquisition hardware (tuners, digitizers, VITA49 etc.) 

• Experience with MongoDB or other database technologies 

• Familiarity with docker and other containerization technology 

• Working knowledge of applied signal processing (filtering, data transforms, multi-dimensional signal processing, data visualization) 

• Eagerness to learn and rapidly apply new skills 

• Preferred: In-depth understanding of timing services (GPS, NTP) 

• Preferred: Familiarity with Machine Learning/Computer Vision/CUDA 

• Preferred: Experience with Javascript/NodeJS/React 

• Preferred: Willingness to travel 2-3 times per year  

• Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to clearly present information through the spoken and written word with all levels of an organization. 

• Planning and Organization Skills: Demonstrated ability to organize or schedule activities and tasks, while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability. 

• Teamwork Skills: Demonstrated ability to work with people in such a manner as to achieve common goals, objectives, and group commitments. 

• Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability in solving problems while exhibiting judgments and a realistic understanding of issues. 

Work Arrangement : Hybrid  

Salary Range :    -   

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s