Real-Time Software Engineer

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, implement, and test real-time C/C++ software for multi-core systems running Linux or RTOS like VxWorks. You will work with RF hardware interfaces, TCP/IP, DDS, and MATLAB‑based algorithms, integrating with third‑party frameworks and documenting the results.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a related bachelor’s degree, strong OO design, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (CE/EE/CS).
• 8+ years of software development experience with Python, MATLAB or C++.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented design.
• Basic understanding of hardware‑software interaction and computer architecture.
• Experience with hardware interfaces (PCIe, UART, Ethernet).
• Experience with build tools GCC, CMake or Make; version control (Git/Subversion) and CI (Jenkins).
• Experience with software testing tools and documentation for developed software.
• Ability to communicate ideas and designs with a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of advanced systems as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Design, implement, and test real-time C/C++ software for multi-core systems running Linux or RTOS like VxWorks.
• Build software products using third-party libraries for math and communication.
• Interface protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.
• Read MATLAB signal-processing algorithms and integrate with software.
• Work with Linux and RTOS environments; configure and control RF hardware devices.
• Integrate software into third-party frameworks (e.g., Redhawk).
• Document the developed systems and support field testing events.

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Object-oriented design

Git

CMake

Make

RTOS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/Electrical/CS

Tools

GCC

CMake

Make

Git

Subversion

Jenkins

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contributing to design and development of advanced systems as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Designing, implementing, and testing real-time C/C++ software for multi-core systems running Linux or real‑time operating systems such as VxWorks.
• Building software products that utilize third‑party mathematics and communication libraries.
• Interface communication standards/protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, and DDS.
• Reading and understanding signal‑processing algorithms written in MATLAB.
• Working with Linux operating systems as well as real‑time operating systems.
• Designing, implementing, and testing software to configure and control RF hardware devices.
• Integrating software into third‑party software frameworks and architectures, such as Redhawk.
• Documenting the developed systems.
• Supporting system field testing and collection events, typically about a week in duration, once or twice a year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of software development experience, including strong experience programming in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented design.
• Basic understanding of hardware‑software interaction and computer architecture.
• Experience with hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe, UART, Ethernet).
• Experience with build tools (e.g., GCC, CMake, or Make).
• Experience using version control systems (e.g., git, Subversion) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins).
• Experience with software testing tools and methodology.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation for developed software.
• Ability to communicate and share ideas, concepts, and designs with a team of engineers.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation to continually learn new technical skills and concepts.
• Understanding of unit test frameworks and test‑driven development practices.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI.