Software Engineer - API & Real-Time Mission Systems

ROGUE SIGNAL PROCESSING CORPORATION; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogue Signal Processing Corporation in Sterling, VA is seeking a software engineer to maintain and extend an API layer connecting a modern UI to a complex signal processing and mission system baseline. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who can learn large existing systems and translate requirements into maintainable software solutions.

You will work with backend, CFE, and frontend developers to implement requirements, diagnose issues, and develop automated tests in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen (Green Card is not eligible).
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• BS/MS in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Related Field.
• Strong Python development experience; Experience with C++ codebases.
• Experience designing, maintaining, and extending APIs.
• Experience with Google Protocol Buffers (protobuf).
• Experience with message-oriented architectures (AMQ, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, Kafka, or similar).
• Linux software development and debugging; Git version control and collaborative workflows.
• Software integration and troubleshooting across multiple components.
• Experience reading and understanding large existing codebases.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills.
• Comfortable learning unfamiliar software frameworks and architectures.
• Works effectively with backend and CFE developers to implement requirements.
• Able to understand technical requirements and convert them into working software.
• Strong ownership mentality without unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Driven, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Open to technical mentorship and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance existing API services.
• Develop new API capabilities to support future mission requirements.
• Integrate front-end applications with backend processing systems.
• Work closely with CFE and backend developers to understand requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve integration and performance issues.
• Develop automated tests and validation procedures.
• Participate in code reviews and software design discussions.
• Support deployment, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities.

Skills

Python

C++

APIs

protobuf

message queues

Linux

Git

Debugging

Code comprehension

Ownership

Communication

Mentorship openness

Education

BS/MS in Software Engineering/CS/CE

Tools

Docker

Job description

Rogue Signal Processing Corporation in Sterling, VA is seeking a software engineer to maintain and extend an API layer connecting a modern UI to a complex signal processing and mission system baseline. The ideal candidate is a strong software engineer who can learn large existing systems and translate requirements into maintainable software solutions.

You will work with backend, CFE, and frontend developers to implement requirements, diagnose issues, and develop automated tests in a fast-paced