Software Engineer

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on real-time data management for high-throughput sensor data, with development across CLI tools, native Windows apps, and web interfaces.

Responsibilities include data interface with DAQ hardware, visualization UX, and building streaming pipelines, APIs, and deployment infrastructure. ABET or equivalent education is required, with 2+ years in RTOS and embedded systems and 7+?

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years with RTOS and C/C++ for real-time embedded systems.
• 2+ years of experience with application development.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, develop, and support real-time data management for high-throughput sensor data.
• Deliver end-to-end software across CLI, native Windows, and web apps.
• Interface with data acquisition hardware to pull and process data.
• Create intuitive data visualization and analysis UX.
• Build APIs and streaming pipelines for time-series data.
• Collaborate with customers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews and architecture design.
• Build and maintain deployment, CI/CD, observability, and database infra.
• Help define product roadmap and priorities.

Skills

Real-Time OS

C/C++ for embedded

Application development

Data acquisition

Team collaboration

Windows/Linux development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Math/Physics

Tools

C#/.NET

Qt

PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQLite

Git

Docker

Python/JS/MATLAB

HDF5/TDMS

Native data visualization libraries

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Engineer for a contract opportunity in Seattle, WA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• 2+ years of experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems
• 2+ years of experience with C/C++ software for real-time embedded systems
• 2+ years of experience with Application Development
• Experience in experimental data acquisition, instrumentation, and analysis

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with a team of engineers to design, architect, develop, and support real-time data management solutions for storing, streaming, processing, and visualizing high-throughput sensor data
• Deliver solutions that span the entire software development lifecycle, from design to production, and multiple deployment paradigms including CLI tools, native (Windows), and web applications
• Interface with data acquisition hardware (transducers, DAQ devices) to pull and process data
• Design and implement intuitive user experiences for data visualization and analysis
• Build clean, well-tested APIs and streaming pipelines for high-throughput time-series data
• Collaborate directly with customers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, mentorship, architecture design,
• Build and maintain deployment, CI/CD, observability, and database infrastructure
• Help define product roadmap and priorities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

As a member of the development team, you will develop and maintain software and hardware platforms for acquiring, processing, storing, and visualizing high-volume sensor and time-series data. The systems you deliver will feed critical test results from wind tunnels, test stands, and other facilities into engineering workflows, enabling data-driven decisions that validate and improve aircraft designs. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• 7 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ or C# (or similar)
• Experience with native application development for Windows (C# and .NET, C++ and Qt, or similar)
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or similar)
• Proficient in modern version control systems (Git, GitLab, or similar)
• Proficient with containerization technologies (Docker or similar)
• Proficient in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, MATLAB, or other programming languages
• Experience with data acquisition and processing systems (transducers, control systems, IoT devices, DAQ hardware, or similar)
• Comfortable developing and operating on Windows and Linux environments
• Experience with modern testing practices and tools (unit testing, TDD, etc.)
• Familiar with continuous integration and deployment platforms (GitLab CI, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Experience with time-series file formats (HDF5, TDMS, or similar)
• Experience with native data visualization libraries

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification)In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS:

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM