Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Embedded Systems

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR); Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) invites applications for a Research Engineer role at the Research Aviation Facility (RAF) in Broomfield, CO. The position emphasizes advanced software engineering for real-time data acquisition, embedded Linux, and hardware integration within airborne research platforms.

The role requires leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor a development team, with an on-site/hybrid work arrangement in Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer-related field with 12+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Expert skills in software engineering methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of real-time data acquisition and embedded Linux systems.
• Ability to provide leadership in selecting development tools.
• Excellent mentoring and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge Transfer & Mentoring of the Incoming Lead.
• Documentation of Undocumented Systems.
• On-Call Technical Consultation.
• Transition Support to Continuing Engineering Staff.
• Provides expert guidance and mentoring to the development team.
• Solves complex engineering challenges in real-time data acquisition and embedded systems.
• Acts as an advisor to management and customers on advanced technical applications.
• Works on complex problems with initiative and analytical thinking.
• Guidance provided in terms of broad objectives.

Skills

Software engineering

Real-time data acquisition

Embedded Linux systems

System architecture

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer-related field

Tools

C/C++

Linux

Job description

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) invites applications for a Research Engineer role at the Research Aviation Facility (RAF) in Broomfield, CO. The position emphasizes advanced software engineering for real-time data acquisition, embedded Linux, and hardware integration within airborne research platforms.

The role requires leadership, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor a development team, with an on-site/hybrid work arrangement in Colorado.