Real-Time C/C++ Software Engineer - Radar & Sensor Fusion

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 96,800 - 161,500; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to support AMOSS and related C4I systems for homeland security missions from McLean, VA. You will develop real-time radar tracking and sensor fusion software, integrate new sensors, and maintain interfaces for dedicated clients and Web-based capabilities, with strict security and CM requirements.

Applicants should have 8–10+ years of relevant experience, US citizenship, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance required.
• Real-time, mission-critical systems development experience.
• Linux-based development and deployment expertise.
• Experience with sensor data processing, tracking, or data correlation.
• Experience debugging large, legacy codebases.
• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain C/C++ software for AMOSS and C4I systems.
• Develop radar tracking, correlator, and sensor fusion algorithms.
• Integrate new air, maritime, and ground sensors into AMOSS.
• Support ingestion and correlation of radar plots, track data, GPS and ADS‑B.
• Modify AMOSS UIs including real-time displays and data visualization.
• Develop interfaces for dedicated clients and Web-based AMOSS capabilities.
• Support second‑tier maintenance, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Participate in upgrades, deployments at AMOC, CAMOC, COOP, and international sites.
• Ensure changes comply with DHS, CBP, AMOC CM and security requirements.
• Produce technical docs: SVDD, IP, SATP, and code documentation.

Skills

C/C++ development

Real-time systems

Multi-threading

Linux

Sensor data processing

Version control (Git/Perforce)

Radar/surveillance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Git

Perforce

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a highly skilled C/C++ Software Engineer to support AMOSS and related C4I systems for homeland security missions from McLean, VA. You will develop real-time radar tracking and sensor fusion software, integrate new sensors, and maintain interfaces for dedicated clients and Web-based capabilities, with strict security and CM requirements.

Applicants should have 8–10+ years of relevant experience, US citizenship, and an active Secret clearance.