Software Engineer (Big Data)

Software EngineerWe are seeking a motivated and experienced software engineer to design, develop, and deliver automated system capabilities and big-data processing architectures. This position is hands-on. The selected candidate will be responsible for implementing system solutions — from concept development through integration, deployment, and performance validation. The role includes collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program leadership to ensure solutions meet stakeholder requirements, security constraints, and technical performance objectives.Responsibilities:Define and implement architectures for automated systems and big-data ecosystemsDevelop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly-detection tasksArchitect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutionsTranslate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plansDesign system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platformsImplement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approachesParticipate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controlsIntegrate AI/ML models into operational data flowsSupport test planning, system integration, and formal qualification eventsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline (STEM)5+ years of software engineering experience with C#, C++ OR 2+ years experience with RustDesired Qualifications:5+ years experience in designing and implementing distributed system architectures (e.g. Shared Memory, GRPC, Sockets, REST)2+ years working with big-data tools (eg Hadoop, Iceberg, Impala, Trino), or high-volume data pipelines (e.g. S3 protocol, SeaweedFS, MINIO)5+ years experience with Python, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Oriented Design (RUST), APIs, Design Patterns, Clean Architecture, and Test Driven DevelopmentFamiliarity with Airborne Sensing/Tracking systems (e.g., Radar, Electronic Warfare, and/or Electro Optical)