Algorithm Software Engineer

Algorithm Software Engineer | El Cajon, CA, United States | Hybrid | $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

We're hiring for a leading organization in the defense sector, renowned for its innovative approach to electronic warfare solutions and commitment to national security. This employer excels in research and development, transforming cutting-edge processing algorithms into real-time software systems within collaborative, agile environments. They offer a dynamic setting where engineers work on advanced prototyping and contribute to state-of-the-art technology development.

The Role

• Design, develop, and integrate advanced electronic warfare systems.
• Develop and deploy high-performance signal processing applications for real-time environments.
• Interface with diverse engineering teams including signal processing, embedded, and RF specialists.
• Port and optimize signal processing algorithms from scripting languages like MATLAB to C for multi-core processing.
• Develop and execute Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests to validate algorithm performance.
• Support system field testing and data collection events.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science as a foundation.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in C/C++ software development, specifically for embedded systems.
• Solid understanding of linear algebra, probability, and fundamental signal processing concepts (e.g., Fourier transforms, filtering).
• Familiarity with hardware-software interaction and basic computer architecture.
• Experience with MATLAB and signal processing algorithm development.
• Proficiency with build tools (GCC, CMake, Make), version control (git), and continuous integration (Jenkins).
• Active Secret level security clearance required, with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on critical defense technology and impact warfighter capabilities.
• Collaborative environment with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Commitment to a culture that values continuous learning and technical skill development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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