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Software Engineer

GoodwinRecruitingPrinceton, NJ🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop cutting-edge RF and SDR technology within a respected company, contributing to impactful defense and satellite communication projects. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in C/C++ embedded systems development and enjoy collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team focused on innovation. Don't miss out on the chance to advance your career with this exciting position!

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationPrinceton, NJ, United States
MATLABEmbedded SystemsTCP/IPC#C++JavaPythonData AnalysisLinux

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected small business specializing in advanced Radio Frequency (RF) systems and Software Defined Radio (SDR) for defense and satellite communications applications. The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team focused on impactful projects in electronic warfare and spectrum monitoring.

Software Engineer Requirements & Qualifications

  • BS or higher degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in embedded or control systems programming
  • Strong C/C++ development skills
  • Familiarity with embedded Linux distributions such as Yocto or PetaLinux
  • Experience debugging embedded systems using emulators and logic analyzers
  • Real-time application design experience
  • Knowledge of model-based development using MATLAB
  • Comfort working in both Linux and Windows environments
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Eligibility to obtain DOD Security Clearance

Software Engineer Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience with additional languages such as Python and Java
  • Work on embedded systems within FPGAs (Altera or Xilinx)
  • Device driver development experience
  • Exposure to RF systems and GNU Radio

Software Engineer Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with systems engineers to translate RF system models from MATLAB and GNU Radio into compiled source code
  • Develop and debug complex source code primarily in C++, C#, Java, and Python
  • Create graphical user interfaces to display RF data analysis on Windows platforms
  • Develop Linux-based data processing applications, including high-speed data transfer using TCP/IP and UDP
  • Implement and test embedded control software for next-generation RF products

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to sophisticated defense communications technologies within a dynamic small business setting.

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