Lead R&D Software Engineer

Job Posting Title:

Lead R&D Software Engineer

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Research and development of sonar systems, including display, hardware coordination, signal processing, algorithm design and implementation, verification, and performance analysis in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and test real-time and data processing and analysis software applications to support the development of high-frequency tactical sonar systems.

• Work and communicate with a cross disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to meet project deadlines and milestones.

• Integrate sonar software or hardware with other systems or platforms.

• Profile or verification of signal processing or control algorithms and software applications.

• Troubleshoot and debug issues observed in ARL developed sonar systems.

• Document and present work performed.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related discipline.

• At least three years of professional experience developing software in the C++ programming language targeting a Linux environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

• Thorough understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures/design patterns/algorithm performance analysis.

• Experience with Linux operating system configuration and administration.

• Strong communication skills and readiness to work with team leads and principle investigators to ensure technical execution matches design goals.

• Aptitude and willingness to continually learn new technologies and apply new skills.

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized and capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time. The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving skills and excellent judgment. Ability to work independently with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience programming in the C++ programming language.

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in developing multi-threaded, multi-process, multi-machine computational software applications in a Linux environment.

• Experience with open-source build tools such as CMake.

• Proficiency utilizing common application debugging and performance profiling tools.

• Understanding of common network protocols such as TCP/IP.

• Familiarity working with and developing for embedded Linux systems.

• Expertise with interpreted scripting languages such as Python or Bash. 

• Knowledge of database concepts and/or familiarity with SQL.

• Exposure to geospatial analysis and GIS concepts.

• Exposure to radar or underwater acoustic theory and common digital signal processing techniques.

• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

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