Radar Software Engineer

Radar Software Engineer IIIAustin, TX or Huntsville, ALWe are seeking an experienced Software Engineer III with deep expertise in C/C++ and radar sensor data processing to help advance the next generation of our industry‑leading Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I) product line. In this role, you will work hands-on within a large, mature C++ codebase that is being modernized to operate in a contemporary, containerized ecosystem.You will join the Product Innovation organization, contributing to the development, evolution, and operational sustainment of mission‑critical C2I applications deployed globally. This position is well suited for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems in large-scale systems and who want to influence long-term architecture in a high‑impact, real‑world environment.If you are motivated by deep technical challenges, system-level thinking, and meaningful national security work, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and modernize major components of a large C++ codebase, with emphasis on sensor and radar data processing applicationsWork within modern cloud and containerized environments, including Docker, Podman, and KubernetesLead or contribute to architectural decisions, refactoring initiatives, performance tuning, and modernization effortsDiagnose and resolve complex system-level issues, including multi-threaded behavior, memory management, and real-time processing challengesContribute to containerization strategies, CI/CD pipeline improvements, and runtime optimization of large-scale applicationsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior-level engineersPromote and apply best practices in software design, coding standards, testing, reliability, and performanceRequired Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with concentration in software development6+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent demonstrated contributionsExperience working with networking and data interfaces, preferably related to radar or other sensor systemsFamiliarity with algorithms and approaches for sensor data processing, such as tracking, correlation, and fusionExpert-level proficiency in C and C++, including memory management, multi-threading, performance optimization, and advanced debuggingExperience developing, deploying, and running applications in containerized environments (Docker, Podman)Strong proficiency with Git, including branching strategies, merging, rebasing, and collaborative code reviewsSolid Linux background, including development, debugging, shell environments, and build systemsU.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearanceDesired Skills & QualificationsExperience in the Defense, Aerospace, or Air & Missile Defense domains, particularly with real-time or multi-sensor systemsHands-on experience with:Messaging and middleware architectures (e.g., DDS, ActiveMQ)Multi-sensor data processing and analysisIntegration of sensor track data into C2 systems using tactical data links (TDLs)Familiarity with modern build systems such as CMake, Ninja, and CPackExperience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling, including Jenkins and GitLab CIStrong understanding of:Object-oriented design principles and modern C++ paradigmsAlgorithms, data structures, and performance-conscious designDistributed systems, networking concepts, or real-time processing architecturesProven experience working in large, complex codebases (hundreds of thousands to millions of lines of code)Knowledge of secure software development practices, including CVE remediation, dependency analysis, and secure coding standardsDemonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and guide small development teams