Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with strong software development expertise to support the development of command and control software for a cutting -edge application. This role requires a true engineer—not just a software developer—capable of designing, integrating, and managing complex hardware -software interactions across multiple subsystems. The selected candidate will join our team working on -site at Ft. Belvoir to advance mission -critical experimental systems. <\/span>
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Responsibilities: <\/span><\/h4>

• Design, develop, and implement command and control software for LIDAR payload systems <\/span><\/div><\/li>

• Interface with GPS/GNSS equipment, scanning mirrors, lasers, and laboratory devices (e.g., time delay generators, oscilloscopes)<\/span><\/div><\/li>

• Ensure precise timing synchronization and high -rate data acquisition across subsystems <\/span><\/div><\/li>

• Develop remote operations capabilities, including subsystem command execution and telemetry return <\/span><\/div><\/li>

• Program across Windows and Linux environments, with focus on performance, reliability, and scalability <\/span><\/div><\/li>

• Document algorithms, interfaces, and system designs through UML diagrams and software ICDs <\/span><\/div><\/li>

• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on integration, testing, and field experimentation <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul>

  Qualifications: <\/span><\/h4>

  • Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

  • 3–5 years of engineering experience with software development for hardware -integrated systems <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

  • Proficient
    in programming in both Windows and Linux environments <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

  • Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust (assembly and high -performance computing experience a plus). <\/span>
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  • Experience with Python; Flask experience a plus <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

  • Skilled in embedded systems programming (microcontrollers; FPGA experience a plus, <\/span><\/span>experience
    interfacing with laboratory measurement equipment is a plus)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

  • Experience with laboratory equipment integration and data acquisition. <\/span>
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  • Proficient in object -oriented programming, multithreaded/parallel programming (OpenMP, CUDA, or OpenCL a plus)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

  • Familiarity with GUI/UI/UX development and networking protocols (REST APIs, WebSocket). <\/span>
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  • Experience
    documenting and communicating algorithms/code through UML diagrams and
    software ICDs <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Experience
    with networking/network programming a plus (e.g. experience working with
    REST APIs or WebSocket)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • <\/span><\/span><\/span> Strong communication skills for technical documentation and cross -team collaboration <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    Desired Skills <\/span>
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    • Experience with SIMD/MIMD parallel programming <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

    • Experience in high -throughput data recording and storage optimization <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li>

    • Prior work with remote command and control of scientific payloads <\/span><\/span>
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