Systems Engineering - Defense

Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield - find your place in the future of defense.

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission‑critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi‑domain environment.

Ultra is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in C/C++ and radar sensor data processing to help advance the next generation of our industry‑leading Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I) product line. In this role, you will work hands‑on within a large, mature C++ codebase that is being modernized to operate in a contemporary, containerized ecosystem.

You will join the Product Innovation organization, contributing to the development, evolution, and operational sustainment of mission‑critical C2I applications deployed globally. Design, develop, and modernize major components of a large C++ codebase, with emphasis on sensor and radar data processing applications

Work within modern cloud and containerized environments, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes

Lead or contribute to architectural decisions, refactoring initiatives, performance tuning, and modernization efforts

Contribute to containerization strategies, CI/CD pipeline improvements, and runtime optimization of large‑scale applications

Promote and apply best practices in software design, coding standards, testing, reliability, and performance

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with concentration in software development

6+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent demonstrated contributions

Experience working with networking and data interfaces, preferably related to radar or other sensor systems

Familiarity with algorithms and approaches for sensor data processing, such as tracking, correlation, and fusion

Expert‑level proficiency in C and C++, including memory management, multi‑threading, performance optimization, and advanced debugging

Experience developing, deploying, and running applications in containerized environments (Docker, Podman)

Solid Linux background, including development, debugging, shell environments, and build systems

Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Messaging and middleware architectures (e.g., Multi‑sensor data processing and analysis

Integration of sensor track data into C2 systems using tactical data links (TDLs)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling, including Jenkins and GitLab CI

Object‑oriented design principles and modern C++ paradigms

Algorithms, data structures, and performance‑conscious design

Distributed systems, networking concepts, or real‑time processing architectures

Knowledge of secure software development practices, including CVE remediation, dependency analysis, and secure coding standards

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related

Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

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