Software Engineer

Actalent; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 96.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to radar software across low-level signal processing to high-level tracking algorithms. You will develop implementations for virtual machines, embedded systems, and interfaces with MCUs and FPGAs, plus unit tests and documentation.

The role emphasizes collaboration in Agile environments and modern tooling. The ideal candidate has substantial C++ and signal processing experience, strong fundamentals in programming and

Formación

• 5-12 years of software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in C++ and signal processing.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, Linux, DSP, FFT and related radar/communication topics.
• Strong fundamentals in programming, networking and parallel processing.

Responsabilidades

• Develop radar algorithm software for VM, embedded systems and other platforms.
• Build interfaces with embedded systems, MCUs and FPGAs; create CLI tools and benchmarks.
• Develop unit and integration tests for new and existing codebases.
• Improve functions using distributed messaging frameworks and radar UIs.
• Document code and produce product documentation (PowerPoint, Word).
• Implement performance improvements in existing software.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprints).
• Utilize Git, GitLab, Jira and Doxygen for code management and docs.
• Collaborate on projects and contribute to software architecture discussions.

Conocimientos

Software development experience

C++

Signal processing

MATLAB

Python

Linux

DSP

FFT

Parallel processing

Networking basics

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Herramientas

Git

GitLab

Jira

Doxygen

Descripción del empleo

Exciting Signal Processing Software Engineer Opportunity!!

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Signal Processing Software Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of software for our advanced radar systems. This role involves creating software implementations of radar algorithms ranging from low-level signal processing to high-level tracking algorithms, along with developing interfaces for embedded systems and performing unit and integration tests. The ideal candidate will also engage in the documentation and performance improvement of existing codebases.

Responsibilities

• Develop software implementations of radar algorithms targeting virtual machines, embedded systems, and other platforms.
• Create software interfaces with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and FPGAs, including command-line tools and benchmarks.
• Develop unit and integration tests for both new and existing codebases.
• Enhance new functionalities using distributed message frameworks and integrate with radar user interfaces.
• Document code and produce product documentation using tools like PowerPoint and Word.
• Implement performance improvements to existing software.
• Participate in Agile development practices, including daily standups and sprint planning.
• Utilize tools such as Git, GitLab, Jira, and Doxygen for code management, issue tracking, and documentation.
• Collaborate on other projects and participate in software architecture design discussions.

Essential Skills

• 5-12 years of experience in software development.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in C++ and signal processing software.
• Experience with any combination of MATLAB, Python, Linux, algorithms, waveform, RF, FPGA, electronic warfare, data links, DSP, digital signal processing, SDR, FFT, and detection.
• Strong understanding of language fundamentals, computer networking, and parallel processing paradigms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with developing distributed message frameworks and message passing architectures.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• Ability to translate software designs and requirements into well-documented and correct code.

Work Environment

The role requires working on-site in the office five days per week. While the schedule is flexible, the position is based on-site, offering an opportunity to collaborate closely with a dedicated team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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