Senior C++ Software Engineer – Linux/Qt, Secret Clearance

Footbridge Federal

Woburn (MA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Flexible PTO

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Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a senior C++ software engineer to develop front-end GUI applications and real-time data processing tools for defense-related hardware control. You will contribute to automation workflows, testing, and robust software pipelines.

Candidates should have 7+ years of modern C++ experience, strong Linux/CMake skills, and an active Secret clearance. Familiarity with Qt, DDS, gdb, and Jira is preferred; health, development, and flexible scheduling are highlighted in

Qualifications

7+ years of professional modern C++ development experience with OO design, STL and Boost.
5+ years of Linux development with CMake.
Proficiency with Git and debugging tools; active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop front-end GUI applications, automation workflows, and real-time processing tools for hardware control and telemetry data.
Build and maintain software utilities to collect, organize, store, and analyze high-volume sensor datasets.
Author unit and integration tests to verify platform performance and maintain core software integrity.
Collaborate on peer code reviews and assist with establishing new software pipeline tooling.