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Lead Software Engineer

STR
Location
Dayton, OH
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Real-time Architectures, Integration & Demos (RAID)
Salary
$157,000 - $223,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Ability to obtain and retain a Secret Security Clearance
  • PhD + 2 years, MS + 5 years, or BS + 7 years in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with GPU programming and optimization (CUDA)
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ for high-performance, real-time applications
  • Experience with Linux and embedded systems development
  • Experience with real-time signal processing
Nice to have
  • Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm prototyping
  • Experience with open architecture standards and frameworks
  • Understanding of RF signal processing concepts
  • Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
What the job really is

The Lead Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement real-time software for RF sensor systems, focusing on GPU programming and optimization. Responsibilities include transitioning algorithms from research to production-quality software, architecting software components, and optimizing performance for embedded systems. The role also involves collaboration with various engineering teams and contributing to proposal development and technical documentation.

Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided but based on external market data, which may vary based on individual factors
  • Role involves approximately 20% travel for integration events and customer meetings
  • The position requires U.S. citizenship due to security clearance requirements
Job score3.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency5/5

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