
Posted 25 days ago
Sr. Software Engineer
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Leads a small team in developing software for embedded and DSP systems, working across systems, hardware, firmware, integration and test to deliver signal processing and geolocation solutions for defense and intelligence customers.
About this role
Why Join Rincon Research Corporation (RRC)?
At Rincon Research Corporation, our primary business is innovating, developing, and fielding digital signal processing (DSP) products and services for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities in support of national security.
Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), an employee owned company, is seeking a talented, tenacious, results-driven individual to work in a multi-disciplinary R&D environment with similarly motivated electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts who are collectively responsible for creating custom digital signal processing solutions and leveraging them to make an operational mission impact.
Come join the team that is creating cutting edge signal processing and geolocation systems for the future!
What are the primary responsibilities in the Sr. Software Engineer position?
The position requires broad experience developing and leading teams in development of software for embedded and DSP systems. This role requires a self-starter with the ability and desire to achieve wide project situational awareness. This role requires working well with all functional areas: systems engineering, hardware, firmware/gateware, development, integration and test, project management, and project stakeholders including customers.
What required background will make you successful?
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant software development experience
- Experience as a technical leader of a small team
- Knowledge of signal processing for GNSS systems
- Expertise developing for Linux or embedded Linux
- Basic understanding of electronic hardware such as microprocessors, FPGAs, and GPUs
- Experience with device drivers and APIs for Linux
- Skill developing with Python or Java
- Understanding of product lifecycle management including configuration management, release management, and verification of functional and performance requirements
- Experience with agile development leadership and devsecops
- Ability to perform in both rapid-prototyping and formal-process environments
- Current SECRET security clearance
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Preferred skills:
- Experience with Yocto or similar ecosystems
- Experience using GitLab
- Device driver development experience
- Experience with middleware transport frameworks such as zeroMQ or Thrift
- Understanding of computer networks
- Experience programming for high speed I/O such as PCIe, 10/25/40/100GbE, and SSDs
Where is the position located?
This position is located onsite at our Tucson, AZ Headquarters.
*The likely salary range for this position is $174,000 to $210,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
What benefits does RRC offer?
- 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
- Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
- Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
- Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
- Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401( k) Plan
- Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan
Rincon Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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