Lead Embedded Software Architect

Description

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Lead Embedded Software Architect to guide the technical evolution of the next-generation USMC software-defined radio (SDR) Operating Environment (OE).

In this role you will serve as the contractor teams lead software architect designing next-generation high-performance tactical radio operating environments built on a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) aligned with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) technical standard. This project is modernizing tactical communications by transitioning mission-critical waveforms (e.g. SINCGARS WREN MUOS) into modern containerized software running across high-performance General-Purpose Processors (GPPs) Single Board Computers (SBCs) and SDR hardware.

Working in close coordination with the Government Technical Lead and program leadership you will make foundational decisions on software modularity inter-process communication (IPC) container orchestration and timing services while actively contributing to core implementation code reviews and hardware-software integration. This role is ideal for an experienced senior engineer who enjoys shaping architectural direction while remaining actively engaged in the codebase.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Owning the software architectural design for a containerized SCA-compliant Operating Environment (OE) defining core interfaces for vocoder services high-precision timing (PNT) serial I/O data bus management etc.

• Partnering closely with the Government Technical Lead program management and systems engineering to translate mission requirements into robust architectural milestones and interface designs

• Making foundational technical decisions regarding inter-process communication (IPC) container virtualization memory footprints and latency budgets for resource-constrained disconnected tactical edge platforms

• Writing testing and refactoring mission-critical C/C services middleware and integration harnesses; actively participate in daily implementation code reviews and technical spike investigations

• Guiding software-to-hardware integration across SOSA-aligned chassis GPPs (ARM64/x8664) SDR transceivers DSPs and FPGA-based subsystems

• Authoring and governing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) architectural design documents (ADDs) and system interface specifications adhering to open systems standards (SOSA CMOSS MORA)

• Architecting the software operating environment to support rigorous Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity frameworks and NSA Type-1 cryptographic/tamper boundary requirements

• Providing technical mentorship to software developers on the team assisting with trade studies troubleshooting and code quality

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science computer engineering electrical engineering or related technical field plus eight or more years of progressive embedded software development experience
• Minimum of three years in a lead or architect capacity making software architectural decisions system trade-offs and multi-threaded interface design
• Demonstrated expertise in modern C (C14/17/20) and C targeting General-Purpose Processors (ARM64 x8664) running embedded Linux environments
• Practical experience designing packaging or running containerized workloads (e.g. Docker Podman OCI containers lightweight Kubernetes/K3s) on Linux systems
• In-depth understanding of embedded Linux OS internals POSIX APIs multi-threading concurrency memory management and high-throughput inter-process communications (e.g. shared memory ZeroMQ gRPC sockets)
• Hands-on experience developing software interfaces for hardware peripherals and standard embedded buses (e.g. PCIe Ethernet/IP Serial UART/RS-422/485 SPI I2C)
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills with demonstrable experience authoring Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and discussing technical trade-offs with customer counterparts
• Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI

Desired Skills

• Direct experience developing or porting waveforms within Software Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks specifically Software Communications Architecture (SCA 2.2.2 or 4.1) REDHAWK SDR or GNU Radio
• Hands-on experience with Object Request Brokers (ORBs) and middleware such asCORBA (omniORB) eRPC or DDS
• Domain knowledge of tactical military waveforms such as SINCGARS WREN/SRW MUOS Link 16 or HF/VHF/UHF line-of-sight communications
• Working knowledge of DoD Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) initiatives including SOSA CMOSS MORA (VICTORY) or OpenVPX
• Experience configuring and maintaining embedded Linux distributions via Yocto Project Buildroot or PetaLinux
• Familiarity with NSA cryptographic integration software safety/security certification processes and cross-domain solution principles
• Familiarity interfacing with FPGA coprocessors (Xilinx/AMD Zynq UltraScale) and Digital Signal Processors (DSPs)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• <5% CONUS travel

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 401(k) with a company match life insurance vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

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