About the job Senior Software Engineer (Satellite Systems)
Sr Software Engineer (Satellite Systems)
Location: Cary, NC (will consider Maryland)
Mode: Onsite
Travel: Yes
Number of openings: Multiple
Experience: Any person with these skills and clearance will be considered, the salary is commensurate with the overall experience. 2-3 years will be closed to $90k and 15+ will be closer to $190k
Education: Bachelor's degree
Salary Range: $90-190k -Negotiate best salary based on overall experience!
Start Date: Typically 3-4 weeks from submittal
Clearance: TS/SCI CI Full-scope Poly
Client Job Description:
Senior Software Engineer- Satellite Systems
THE WORK
The C++ SWE is in an extremely customer facing role leading multi-faceted mission critical
system development, deployment and evolution. The successful candidate will analyze user
requirements, develop new software, and enhance existing systems to meet the demands of
modern satellite communication technologies. This role will involve working on complex
algorithms and ensuring software quality through automated testing and debugging. The
following are the primary functions of the position:
User Requirement Analysis: Analyze user requirements to derive software designs for new
applications or modifications to existing software, ensuring the addition of new features and
capabilities aligns with project goals.
Software Development: Write high-quality, maintainable C++ code for satellite communication
applications, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
Debugging and Defect Correction: Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software,
utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently.
Database and Data Repository Interfaces: Design and implement database or data repository
interfaces and queries to support the application's data management needs.
Algorithm Design: Design and implement complex algorithms that adhere to strict timing,
system resource, and interface constraints, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Automated Testing Integration: Integrate automated testing as part of the development
lifecycle, implementing unit tests and other testing methodologies to ensure software quality.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, QA
engineers, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered
on schedule.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and
interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent
experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of
professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging
authority.
Desired Skills:
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in C++ development, with a solid understanding of real-time systems and
performance optimization.
Experience with RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and
theory, with the ability to implement these concepts into software.
Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools, particularly in virtual (VMware) and
containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments.
Experience with message queue implementation and communication protocols.
Additional Skills:
Knowledge of GPU/CUDA development for performance-critical applications.
Experience with MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation.
Understanding of Linux system programming and development environments.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 80183454
- Position Id: 39389121f3f17614e69cf0be55676ba3
- Posted 22 hours ago
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