El Segundo, CA

The Software Engineering Center is seeking an enthusiastic and highly capable Principal Software Engineer to lead and develop embedded software for radar modes. • Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious
• Work effectively and contribute significantly during all phases of the software development life-cycle
• Develop radar mode in types of software in C/C++ and/or Ada
• Show excellent investigation and troubleshooting skills to assess issues and develop resolutions to them
• Work proactively to complete tasks with some oversight direction
• Communicate effectively with team members across disciplines, project management, and customers
• Significantly contribute to program and customer meetings and reviews
• Function as a Team Lead or Technical Lead to other team members Required Skills:
• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience developing software utilizing C, C++, Ada or related tools/languages
• Experience with tactical modes including Synthetic Aperture Radar and Ground Moving Target Indicator systems
• Experience with Built-in-Test and Calibration sub-modes
• Experience with Software Architecture, Signal processing or Data processing
• Experience with developing and integrating software for advanced Air-to-Surface or Air-to-Air radar modes
• Experience developing embedded software for radar applications
• Experience with Earned Value
• Hardware / software integration experience
• Experience in every phase of the software development life-cycle
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Processes
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active DoD SECRET Clearance as of day one of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data systems. Desired Skills:
Experience with Common Open Architecture Radar Programs Specification (COARPs)
• Candidate will have experience with various radar processor subsystems including radar SW and/or hardware
• Candidate will have worked with open architectures including Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)
• Rapid development and integration of radar modes
• Use of industry-standard hardware, middleware and development tools to streamline development and integration
• Experience enhancing, upgrading radar systems with little to no architectural changes
• Utilizing COTS tools on radar systems to create portable, extensibility secure systems
• Test and integration of radar systems with Man-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-loop systems
• Experience with Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks or equivalent development tools
• Embedded Software development
• Experience with Continuous Integration methodologies
• Technical and/or team leadership experience Required Education (including Major):
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related STEM degree