Senior Software Engineer

Dodmg; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 140,700 - 175,900; Full time

Job summary

HRL Laboratories is seeking a highly qualified Radar Systems Engineer to collaborate with scientists and engineers on software and architectures for radar systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute to invention disclosures, publish papers, brief customers, and participate in proposals, while applying embedded software development and MATLAB-based data analysis for real-time radar applications.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with extensive radar systems engineering experience.
• Strong radar systems expertise with emphasis on software development & algorithms.
• 5+ years in software development including embedded systems and agile lifecycle.
• Proficient use of MATLAB for radar data analysis.
• Experience in system design, architecture, and algorithm development.
• Experience with system engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop software/architectures for radar systems.
• Address customer problems and contribute invention disclosures.
• Publish papers, brief customers, assist in proposals and market HRL expertise.

Skills

Radar systems software

Radar algorithms

Embedded software development

Full SDLC (Agile)

MATLAB

System design & architecture

Algorithm development

System engineering practices

C/C++

Python

Bash

Perl

Source control

Education

Ph.D. in Radar Systems Engineering

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Bitbucket

SVN

Job description

General Description

HRL Laboratories develops radio frequency, millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile, mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated, architecturally low cost, and optimized for size, weight and power efficiency while leveraging commercial, custom and novel mixed-signal innovations.

Essential Duties

• Work closely with scientists and engineers to develop software and architectures for radar systems.
• Solving customer problems and writing invention disclosures.
• Responsible for publishing papers, briefing customers, participating in proposal activities, and assisting in marketing HRL expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. with experience in Radar Systems Engineering
• Strong expertise with radar systems with an emphasis on software development and radar algorithms.
• 5+ years of experience with software development including Embedded Systems, Full Software Development Lifecycle (Agile), and Prototype Development
• Use of MATLAB for analyzing data collected by our radar systems
• Experience with System Design and Architecture and Algorithm Development
• Experience with system engineering best practices.
• Experience coding with C/C++, Python, Bash, Perl
• Firm understanding of source control (GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, SVN)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Computer science expert
• Expertise with Embedded Real-Time Systems
• Experience writing proposals, invention disclosures and publishing papers
• Knowledge of module and subsystem operation/integration is a plus.
• Familiarity with multiple types of operating systems (Linux, ROS, SEL4, Windows)

Physical Requirements

• Applicant must be able to interact professionally with program managers, co-workers, customers, perform detailed analyses of radar systems and components, and prepare written and oral presentations.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Must be willing to travel and work in a team of highly skilled engineers on complex projects, and willingness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Special Requirements

• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $140,700 - $175,900

Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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