Algorithm Software Engineer

Algorithm Software Engineer | National City, CA | Hybrid | $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This employer is a leading defense technology company known for its innovative solutions and commitment to national security. They are seeking a talented Algorithm Software Engineer to join their dynamic Advanced Warfare Technology division, focused on transforming cutting-edge algorithms into real-time software systems. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical projects within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

The Role

• Contribute to the design and development of advanced systems within multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with software engineers, systems engineers, hardware specialists, and signal processing experts.
• Design, implement, and test C applications within a real-time operational environment.
• Analyze and understand signal processing algorithms, often developed in MATLAB.
• Port signal processing algorithms from environments like MATLAB, Python, or C++ to C for optimized execution on multi-core Systems-on-Chip (SoCs).
• Optimize C code for Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications, leveraging hardware acceleration and parallel processing to meet stringent real-time requirements.
• Develop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) tests to rigorously validate signal processing algorithms.
• Clearly communicate technical details of software designs and implementations to both internal and external engineering teams.
• Support system field testing and data collection events, typically involving short durations deployed a few times per year.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 4+ years of software development experience, with a strong emphasis on C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of linear algebra and probability.
• Proficient knowledge of fundamental signal processing concepts (e.g., Fourier transforms, filtering, complex arithmetic).
• Familiarity with hardware-software interaction and basic computer architecture.
• Experience with MATLAB and signal processing algorithms.
• Proficiency with build tools such as GCC, CMake, or Make.
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Experience with software testing tools and methodologies.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation for developed software.
• Excellent communication skills for sharing ideas, concepts, and designs within a team.
• Comfort working in Linux development environments.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation for continuous learning of new technical skills.
• Active Secret level security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

What's On Offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the defense sector, directly impacting warfighter capabilities.
• A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment focused on innovation and rapid prototyping.
• A hybrid work model offering a blend of on-site and remote flexibility.
• A competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits package.

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