Senior Software Systems Engineer

TCI International, Inc.; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Senior Software System Engineer to help develop RF signal acquisition, geolocation and analysis systems used for signal monitoring and defense applications. You will contribute to architecture, implement features, and support integration across engineering, sales and customers.

Ideal candidates bring extensive C/C++ RT software experience, DSP/RF knowledge, and strong QA/test capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive C/C++ software development experience (6+ years).
• Extensive DSP and math background; RF theory and practice.
• Experience in design, implementation and testing of complex realtime multithreaded software.
• Programming for Windows OS; networking and socket programming; databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for RF signal acquisition, geolocation and analysis systems.
• Modify software to implement improvements or new features.
• Develop and run automated QA test programs and test plans.
• Create software installation programs and product documentation updates.
• Provide technical support to other engineering groups and to marketing/sales.

Skills

C/C++

Multithreaded RT

RF theory

DSP

Windows programming

Networking

Databases

QA automation

Education

MSEE or BSEE with RF/software focus

Tools

Qt

Python

Visual Studio

Postgres

Linux

Wireshark

Job description

For more than 45 years, TCI has been a market leader in the development of innovative, high-performance communications, spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence systems. TCI’s diverse experience delivers proven solutions for regulatory compliance, monitoring and security, and communications intelligence applications. With advanced spectrum mapping and analytics, data recording capabilities and precision geolocation technology, TCI systems provide vital data for government and military agencies in more than 100 countries worldwide.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, TCI is a global leader in innovative spectrum monitoring and signals intelligence systems. With solutions to ensure the efficient use of frequencies, long distance communications, monitoring and security communications intelligence applications, we improve communications and protect military forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is adiverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Senior Software System Engineer you will actively participate in the development of radio frequency signal acquisition, geolocation and analysis systems used for Signal Monitoring, Communications Intelligence, and Counter- UAS purposes.

This person will apply their strong radio frequency and signal processing background, and software development skills to meeting signal detection, identification, processing, geolocation and analysis challenges facing spectrum regulators, intelligence organizations and defense agencies around the globe.

Specifically, this person will develop software to implement architectures using TCI’s existing technical base along with new development work that will satisfy both customer specific and market generic requirements. Duties will include providing technical assistance to other engineering departments, customers and to the marketing and sales department.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be but not limited to:

• Develop a deep understanding of TCI’s COMINT / EW and Counter- UAS products, underlying technology and implementation, and become a key contributor to architecting and implementing new products and product improvements.
• Modify existing software and develop new software to implement improvements or add new features to our systems.
• Specify, test and qualify new and replacement system hardware components, including computers and drives.
• Perform QA testing and analysis of new hardware and software performance up to the system level. Develop automated QA test software and systems.
• Create and modify software installation programs to support product updates and new products.
• Develop and modify product documentation as needed.
• Support other engineering groups by becoming a “go to” expert on the functionality and performance of our products. Foster a broader understanding of our techniques and capabilities among other engineers.
• Provide technical support to our product support group and direct to end users to deploy new products, solve issues found in the field, and to gather user input on potential product improvements.
• Support Sales and Marketing activities by writing/reviewing marketing literature, proposals, and participating in customer meetings, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Stay current with new technology and techniques that apply to our product space as well as competitor’s capabilities.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• US Person or Permanent Resident
• Extensive experience in design, implementation and testing of complex realtime multithreaded software applications
• Extensive C/C++ software development experience (6+ years)
• Extensive Digital Signal Processing ( DSP ) and math background
• Radio Frequency ( RF ) theory and practice (propagation, antennas, receivers, signals, systems, etc.)
• RF Signals expertise, including signal modulation, demodulation, decoding and signal analysis techniques and tools
• Programming for Windows operating systems
• Networking and socket level programming
• Databases and database programming
• Ability to quickly learn and support a large existing C++ code base
• System QA testing, including developing and executing test plans and writing automated QA test programs
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to write technical product documentation

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• RF Direction Finding and Geolocation concepts, including AOA and TDOA
• Mapping concepts, standards, and programming
• Audio signal processing including analog and digital demodulation
• Drone signals and protocols (uplink and downlink including video)
• Experience operating commercial drones
• Full Motion Video (FMV) systems, including STANAG 4609, KLV Metadata, MPEG -2 Transport Stream, H.264/265 encoding
• Programming expertise:
  • Highly proficient in C/C++
  • Multithreaded realtime processing
  • Programming with Qt
  • Programming in Python
  • Embedded programming
  • Realtime hardware control and data acquisition
  • High performance graphics
  • GUI design and programming
  • Networking and socket level programming
  • Databases and database programming (incl. SQL)
  • XML and XML programming
  • JSON and JSON programming
  • API programming (developing and using)
  • Software licensing
  • AI concepts and programming
• Tools:
  • RF Measurement equipment (VSA/spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other electronic test equipment)
  • Windows OS, including desktop, server and embedded variants
  • Microsoft Visual Studio and TFS
  • Qt
  • Python
  • Intel IPP
  • InstallShield
  • Postgres and Microsoft databases packages
  • Experience with Visual Basic, MFC, C#, WPF/XAML and other Windows development tools/ API ’s
  • Linux OS
  • Linux/Unix utilities and shells
  • Safenet software licensing tools
  • Wireshark / network analysis tools
  • Signal demodulation and decoding software packages (go2Signals, Wavecom, etc.)
• Creating and maintaining automated software build systems
• Knowledge of applicable RF / COMINT / EW industry standards such as VITA-49, JICD, CoT, etc.
• Ability to provide support to sales and marketing, including writing/reviewing marketing literature, proposals, and participating in customer meetings, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Ability to provide support and training to customer support teams, and direct to end users.
• Familiarity with worldwide COMINT / EW markets (customers, vendors, solutions) a plus
• Active US Security Clearance

Education & Certifications

• 6+ years relevant work experience
• MSEE (or BSEE with extended relevant work experience) with emphasis on RF communication systems, Digital Signal Processing, and software
• Ideally hybrid with ability to work at either our Everett WA (preferred) or Fremont CA office.

Salary Range

We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $178,000 – $300,000 and represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect. We tailor our offers within the range based on organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic zone, and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This position is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401K retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of our career page.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Thank you for your interest in our company.

SPX Total Rewards

At SPX , what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

Working at SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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SPX Communication Technologies empowers our partners to Command the Spectrum within civilian, law enforcement, intelligence, and defense environments. Established in 1967, we have been providing RF solutions and support services ensure mission success globally.