Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job ID: 30062

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer will be responsible for working within an Integrated Product Team to develop systems for a diverse customer base. This team, comprised of engineers from many disciplines, works closely with customers to gain insight into real-world needs, priorities, and obtains operational feedback to provide the best system solutions for our users.  As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for software development in a variety of software domains to achieve solutions for various projects/programs. This position requires a self-motivated team player with excellent technical and communication skills.  Opportunities exist for travel if desired, not to exceed 10%.

Essential Functions:

• Convert algorithms to real-time, reusable DSP C/C++ code that is compliant with an existing system architecture.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test.
• Work closely with team members to evaluate and advance system architecture, interfaces between system components and  operational performance requirements.
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical (when required) analysis concepts  and principles in the development of software for the target application.
• Use Object Oriented Programming (OOP) methodologies to design, develop, test, and maintain software systems.
• Proficient knowledge of the Linux Operating System including experience developing and testing software
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Investigate and resolve defects.
• Develop documentation as needed.
• Development of web applications using at least one popular web framework
• Network socket programming and Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP)
• Designing and developing multi-threaded, distributed systems. 
• Data communications experience with modern protocols and formats (e.g., XML, JSON, REST APIs, etc.).
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Learn new concepts quickly and rapidly prototype.
• Work with flexible goals or shifting priorities.
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment or on independent assignments.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated Object Oriented Programming experience with a strong focus on Java, C++, or Javascript.
• Must have an active DoD security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret (SCI).
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong multi-threaded programming skills
• Experience in a Linux development environment
• Network socket programming
• Knowledge and understanding of RF and receiver concepts.
• Software Defined Radio experience
• AI/ML experience
• Shell scripting experience
• FPGA experience
• Experience using software configuration management tools (e.g Git, SVN, etc)
• Ability to work with flexible goals or shifting priorities
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a team environment or on independent assignments
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Virtualization as well as containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Rocky/Red Hat Linux Image Customization & Kickstart Scripting
• Software architectural expertise (e.g., service-oriented architectures & micro-services).
• Databases and SQL
• Google Protocol Buffer (GPB) data serialization
• Object Oriented analysis and design using common design patterns