Remote- Systems Engineering -

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Job Description
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

Proficientin 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, experienceinterfacing 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).

Experiencedocumenting and communicating algorithms/code through UML diagrams andsoftware ICDs

Experiencewith networking/network programming a plus (e.g. experience working withREST 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

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