Senior Software Engineer
$70 - $105 per hourAleron
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Location: On-site - Cypress, CA
Employment Type: Contract (9-12 months)
Industry: Defense & Aerospace (active secret clearance needed)
Compensation: $70-$105/hr
Schedule: 9x80 1st shift
Acara is seeking an engineering leader with expertise in delivering end-to-end software and system solutions, from requirements definition through design, development, and testing. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead teams, manage cost and schedule constraints, and translate customer needs into high-performing, manufacturable products.
What You'll Do
- Lead end-to-end software development across design, development, testing, and debugging of complex systems (e.g., real-time, embedded, signal processing, or database-driven applications)
- Translate customer needs into effective technical solutions by defining system requirements and driving design decisions aligned to performance, cost, and manufacturability
- Guide and mentor engineering teams, ensuring technical execution is delivered on time and within budget
- Develop and evaluate system architectures, including hardware compatibility, supplier components, and subsystem integration
- Build and validate prototypes to mitigate risk and ensure product readiness for production and deployment
- Contribute to program success through cost estimation, schedule planning, proposal support, and cross-functional collaboration
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders and provide technical leadership, documentation, and ongoing support for system implementation and maintenance
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance, where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering
- Min 5 years of prior experience in the aerospace or defense industries
- Min 5 years of experience in Visual Studio, C# and DotNET software
What Sets You Apart:
- Experience developing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI)
- Experience with Nvidia GPU processors and CUDA
- Prior experience with real-time and multi-threaded programming.
- Understanding of computer interfaces and communications (serial, UDP, DMA).
- Knowledge of Julia is highly desirable.
- Previous experience developing software under Windows, Linux, and FreeRTOS.
- Required computer languages: C, C++, C#, Python.
- Understanding Matlab is desirable.
- Image processing experience is highly desired.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
- Must currently hold an active Secret Security Clearance, or higher.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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