Software Developer - MATLAB/Python & Signal Processing

SGS Consulting; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a Software Developer to work on MATLAB, Python and signal processing for a Defense Research Lab project. The role involves writing efficient code and contributing to real-time software on satellite payload hardware.

The position requires strong Python skills and experience with Fourier transforms or time-series analysis. Interim clearance is sufficient to start; TS/SCI is highly preferred. Hybrid work with about 80% onsite work in the US.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience in engineering principles, including Fourier transforms and time series analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define software architecture and requirements from high-level system requirements.
• Design, implement, and test real-time software running in and controlling the hardware.

Skills

Python

Signal Processing

Time Series Analysis

Fourier Transforms

Job description

Job Title: Software Developer - MATLAB, Python & Signal Processing

Duration: 3+ years

Client: Defense Research Lab

Description: Develops application software. Writing and implementing efficient code. Research, designs, develops and implements software applications and systems. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates, designs, and implements interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, cloud offering, system architecture, security, and characteristics of overall system. Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs. Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications. Determining operational practicality. Documents testing, client experience, and maintenance of system corrections. May partner and collaborate with cyber security teams to ensure compliance with security standards. May develop and conduct unit tests.

Background/Need: Group is seeking an engineer to own test tooling development for satellite payload software and hardware.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities involve working closely with a small team to define the software architecture and requirements based on high-level system requirements and the entire design, implementation, and test of the real-time software running in and controlling the hardware

Required

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience in engineering principles, including Fourier transforms, time series analysis, etc. for plotting and analysis purposes

Nice to have

Others

• Clearance: Interim clearance is sufficient to start. Secret Clearance or above is preferred. TS/SCI is highly preferred.
• Work Location: Hybrid — Candidate should expect to be 80% onsite.
• Interview Process: initial prescreen, followed by in person interview. The team will consider relocation candidates and will do a zoom if needed.