Job Title: Software Developer (Hybrid)
Location: Lexington MA
Job Type: W2 Contract
Background/Need:
The Group is seeking an experienced software developer to join a team of software developers system engineers and algorithm developers who are prototyping advanced optical sensor control and signal processing systems. Software will be developed within a modern object-oriented modular open-systems architecture primarily utilizing C Linux and publish-subscribe middleware. Challenging development activities will directly contribute to the prototyping of advanced Electro-Optical/Infrared control systems critical to the nation s Air and Missile Defense Systems and may involve field testing of said systems.
Must Have:
In-depth knowledge of C object-oriented programming with several years experience applying this knowledge to complex software architectures.
Experience with modern software development practices (e.g. spiral development) version control systems debugging tools and coordination/collaboration tools.
Experience with software development within a Linux environment network programming and parallel programming (multi-threading synchronization etc..
Proven ability to quickly and effectively learn new technologies and programming languages adapt to new environments and methodologies and work outside one s own comfort zone.
Strong teamwork experience and organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice to Have:
Experience developing real-time control systems software for mechanical hardware assemblies.
Experience with other programming/scripting languages such as Java C Python MATLAB and shell scripting.
Experience with publish-subscribe middleware distributed systems GPU computing and real-time programming.
Familiarity with the architecture of x86-based computer hardware and UNIX-like operating systems.
Familiarity with basic UNIX system and network configuration and administration to the extent that it aids in software development.
Experience with basic data visualization and display toolkits and methodologies.
Familiarity with or a strong desire to learn about processing and control of passive and active sensing technologies such as Radars and Infrared sensors.
Desire and ability to participate in field testing which may involve travel. Education & Experience: Bachelors with 5 years of relevant work experience.
Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.