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C/C++ Software Engineer

• Posted 23 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

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Skills

ISR
Law Enforcement
Software Engineering
Adobe AIR
Global Positioning System
ADS
Tactical Data Links
Data Visualization
Interfaces
System Integration
Software Maintenance
Performance Tuning
Configuration Management
Integration Testing
Advanced Analytics
Data Mining
Analytics
Threat Modeling
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Collaboration
Technical Writing
IP
Intellectual Property
Acceptance Testing
Documentation
Program Management
Security Clearance
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Linux
Data Processing
Debugging
C
C++
Real-time
Multithreading
High Availability
Surveillance
Sensors
Fusion
Algorithms
Geographic Information System
Mapping
Version Control
Perforce
Git

Summary

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to support mission-critical Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC). This role supports the Air and Marine Operations Surveillance System (AMOSS) and related ISR systems that provide real-time air and maritime domain awareness across national and international operating areas.

The engineer will work on advanced radar tracking, sensor fusion, data correlation, and real-time operational displays that directly support homeland security and law enforcement operations.

Responsibilities

Software Engineering & Development

Design, develop, enhance, maintain, and debug C and C++ software supporting AMOSS and associated C4I systems.
Develop and maintain advanced radar tracking, correlator, and sensor fusion algorithms.
Integrate new air, maritime, and ground-based sensors and data feeds into AMOSS.
Support ingestion and correlation of radar plots, track data, flight plan data, GPS tracking, ADS-B, and tactical data links.
Modify and enhance AMOSS user interfaces, including real-time displays and data visualization components.
Develop and maintain interfaces for both dedicated AMOSS clients and Web-based AMOSS capabilities.

Systems Integration & Operations

Support second-tier software maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and system performance optimization.
Participate in system upgrades, refreshes, and deployments at AMOC, CAMOC, COOP, and international partner sites.
Ensure software changes comply with DHS, CBP, and AMOC configuration management and security requirements.
Support installation, integration, testing, and validation of software changes in operational and test environments.

Algorithms & Advanced Analytics

Develop and maintain tracking and correlation algorithms, including:
- Adaptive Kalman filtering for target smoothing and prediction
- Optimal assignment algorithms for plot-to-track correlation
Support enhancements related to data mining, analytics, and predictive threat modeling.
Collaborate with data scientists and system engineers supporting AI/ML-enabled threat detection systems (e.g., Kestrel).

Documentation & Collaboration

Produce and maintain technical documentation, including:
- Software Version Description Documents (SVDD)
- Installation Plans (IP)
- Systems Acceptance Test Plans (SATP)
- Source code documentation for long-term sustainment
Participate in technical interchange meetings with government stakeholders.
Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and operational briefings as required.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen
Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred)

Experience

Demonstrated experience developing real-time, mission-critical systems.
Experience with Linux-based development and deployment environments.
Experience with sensor data processing, tracking systems, or complex data correlation.
Experience debugging and maintaining large, legacy codebases.Bachelor's degree and 8-10+years of related work experience

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in C/C++
Strong understanding of:
- Real-time systems
- Multi-threaded programming
- Networked data inputs
- High-availability systems
Familiarity with:
- Radar or surveillance systems
- Sensor fusion and tracking algorithms
- GIS or mapping/display technologies
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Perforce or Git)

EEO Statement

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