X-Midas Software Engineer

The Ed Wallach Search Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ed Wallach Search Group seeks a self-starter in Tucson, AZ for a role in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with 5+ years of experience in system development. Mastery in C/C++ and familiarity with the MIDAS framework is essential. This position focuses on creating custom digital signal processing solutions and requires active security clearance. Ideal applicants will have experience in a classified environment and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in practical system development and deployment.
• Demonstrated mastery of software development in Linux environments.
• Experience with reusable framework design and development.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small, dispersed team on software frameworks for SIGINT systems.
• Support core signal and image processing algorithms.
• Demonstrate disciplined work habits leading to well-structured products.

Skills

C/C++ development

Software design

Python

Math and analytical skills

Multi-threading

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MIDAS framework

Java

Qt

REDHAWK framework

Job description

Location: Tucson, AZ

Security Clearance: SECRET

We are seeking a self-starter to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, and computer scientists to create custom digital signal processing solutions and communications systems in support of national security and defense.

This individual will work with a small, dispersed team on software frameworks that support advanced hardware- and software-based SIGINT systems.

Experience with reusable frameworks, library or software toolkit development, is highly desired.

Skill in multi-threading and performance optimization is also important.

In addition to understanding modern software engineering, the candidate will support core signal and image processing algorithms, hardware control, GUI design, and database development.

The candidate will be expected to demonstrate disciplined work habits leading to products that are well-structured, documented, and carefully tested.

This position includes direct interaction with end users and customers.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent field
• 5+ years of experience in practical system development and deployment
• Demonstrated mastery of C/C++ development in Linux
• Experience with reusable framework design and development
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Experience with MIDAS (preferably X-MIDAS) framework and Python
• Above experience in a classified environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (US citizenship required)

Desired

• Experience with geolocation and/or digital signal processing, preferably in a classified application
• Experience with Java and Qt
• Experience with the REDHAWK framework
• Experience supporting SIGINT processing systems