Systems Engineer

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.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement command and control software for LIDAR payload systems
• Interface with GPS/GNSS equipment, scanning mirrors, lasers, and laboratory devices (e.g., time delay generators, oscilloscopes)
• Ensure precise timing synchronization and high-rate data acquisition across subsystems
• Develop remote operations capabilities, including subsystem command execution and telemetry return
• Program across Windows and Linux environments, with focus on performance, reliability, and scalability
• Document algorithms, interfaces, and system designs through UML diagrams and software ICDs
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on integration, testing, and field experimentation

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of engineering experience with software development for hardware-integrated systems
• Proficient in programming in both Windows and Linux environments
• Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust (assembly and high-performance computing experience a plus)
• Experience with Python; Flask experience a plus
• Skilled in embedded systems programming (microcontrollers; FPGA experience a plus, experience interfacing with laboratory measurement equipment is a plus)
• Experience with laboratory equipment integration and data acquisition
• Proficient in object-oriented programming, multithreaded/parallel programming (OpenMP, CUDA, or OpenCL a plus)
• Familiarity with GUI/UI/UX development and networking protocols (REST APIs, WebSocket)
• Experience documenting and communicating algorithms/code through UML diagrams and software ICDs
• Experience with networking/network programming a plus (e.g. experience working with REST APIs or WebSocket)
• Strong communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration

Desired Skills:

• Experience with SIMD/MIMD parallel programming
• Experience in high-throughput data recording and storage optimization
• Prior work with remote command and control of scientific payloads