Senior Software Engineer - Integration

FORTEM TECHNOLOGIES INC; Lindon (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Technologies in Lindon, Utah seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead C++ software integration of third-party sensors and mitigation systems into the SkyDome platform. You will build robust software to onboard radar, EO/IR, acoustic, and mitigator hardware alongside Fortem’s own sensors and DroneHunter interceptors.

You’ll design drivers, SDKs, and protocol adapters, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to automated testing and field deployments at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE/EE or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional C++ development, with C++17+ proficiency.
• Experience integrating third-party hardware/sensors via serial/Ethernet/protocols.
• Strong multi-threaded, real-time, and networked systems programming.
• Linux development experience; Git and CI/CD familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement C++ software that integrates third-party sensors and mitigation systems into the SkyDome platform.
• Develop and maintain driver interfaces, SDKs, and protocol adapters for new integrations.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems engineering and product teams to define requirements and ICDs.
• Build automated test harnesses to validate data fidelity and system performance.
• Debug and resolve real-time data processing and distributed-system issues.

Skills

C++

C++17

Sensor integration

Multithreading

Real-time systems

Networks

Linux

Git

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ROS/ROS2

ASTERIX

DDS

Job description

Description

Fortem Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (C++) to lead the integration of third-party sensors and mitigation systems into Fortem’s established SkyDome Family of Systems. In this role, you will design and build robust C++ software that connects new radar, RF, EO/IR, acoustic, and mitigator hardware into Fortem’s command-and-control platform, enabling rapid onboarding of best-in-class third-party technology alongside Fortem’s own TrueView sensors and DroneHunter interceptors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement C++ (C++17 or higher) software that integrates third-party sensors (radar, RF, EO/IR, acoustic) and mitigation systems (RF jammers, kinetic interceptors) into the SkyDome command-and-control platform
• Develop and maintain driver/interface layers, SDKs, and protocol adapters (e.g., ASTERIX, NMEA, proprietary vendor APIs) for new sensor and mitigator integrations
• Partner with hardware, systems engineering, and product teams to define integration requirements and interface control documents (ICDs)
• Build and maintain automated test harnesses to validate sensor and mitigator data fidelity and system-level performance
• Debug and resolve real-time data processing and multi-threading issues across distributed sensor networks
• Participate in design and code reviews, upholding high standards for reliability and maintainability
• Support field testing and deployment of newly integrated capabilities at customer sites
• Other engineering duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Software Engineering or otehr engineering leadership

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in C++, with required proficiency in C++17 or higher
• Experience integrating third-party hardware/sensors (radar, RF, EO/IR, acoustic) via serial, Ethernet, or custom protocols
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded, real-time, and networked systems programming
• Experience developing in Linux-based environments
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with hardware and systems teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with counter-UAS, radar, or other defense/aerospace systems
• Familiarity with ASTERIX, DDS, ROS/ROS2, or similar sensor fusion middleware
• Experience with sensor fusion, track correlation, or multi-sensor data processing
• Active or ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance
• Experience with containerized deployment (Docker/Kubernetes)

ABOUT US

Fortem Technologies is the global leader in airspace security, delivering advanced solutions that protect against today’s autonomous aerial threats while ensuring the safety of tomorrow’s advanced air mobility. Fortem’s AI-powered SkyDome® Family of Systems combines TrueView™ sensors, command-and-control software, and autonomous DroneHunter® interceptors to defend military, government, and commercial operations worldwide from hostile or unauthorized drones. Fortem is the only company authorized to deploy a drone-on-drone kinetic interceptor in U.S. airspace, and its technology has been validated in operational deployments across Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia.

Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, Fortem is privately held and backed by Lockheed Martin, DCVC, Toshiba, AE Industrial Partners, AIM13, Signia Venture Partners, and others.

Fortem Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We believe that diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.