Sr. Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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?

• Responsible for the research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development.
• Primarily responsible for the design and development of software products for a variety of software applications.
• Participates in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of software products.
• Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application.
• Works closely with cross-functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
• Develops software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches.
• Makes significant improvements in processes, systems, or products.
• Provides input into new products/processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.

What required background will make you successful?

• BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
• Expert level C and/or C++ developer 
• Expert in software design principles including industry best practices and design trends
• Expert level Linux developer (distributed, multithreaded, high performance, and low level)
• Expert level experience with additional high-level languages (Python, Shell Scripting, etc.)
• Experience with Git or other revision control systems
• Excellent communicator of software and algorithm designs, complexity analysis, and performance metrics in written and oral reports
• Ability to quickly grasp and come up-to-speed with large software code bases
• Effectively delegates and specifies technical scope to junior personnel
• Proven track record of effective communication with customers
• Ability to lead teams of 2-3 multidisciplinary engineers/scientists
• Demonstrated experience in participating as a technical contributor to business capture
• Ability to serve as technical advisor to Program Managers regarding work estimation, staff assignments, and program execution
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Preferred skills:  

• Experience with DSP or communication theory
• Experience with software support of FPGA centric hardware designs
• Significant experience with math intensive software development (DSP, numerical methods, AI/ML, graphics)

 

Where is the position located?

This position can be located at our Centennial, CO; Colorado Springs, CO; Chantilly, VA or Tucson, AZ Headquarters.

*The likely salary range for this position is $222,000 to $242,000. 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.