C++ Coherent Radar Systems Developer (WE SPONSOR CLEARANCES)

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JOB TITLE: C++ Coherent Radar Developer
# OF POSITIONS: 1
JOB LOCATION: Lexington, MA
JOB DURATION: 12 - 24 months +
SALARY: $115,000 + full benefits
HOURLY RATE: up to $85/hr (W2 and Salaried also available)

Environment:
The software developer is responsible for developing and implementing software modules that will support rapid prototyping of sensor control and processing systems for projects under the Ranges and Test Bedfordshire group. These projects involve hardware and software related to radar and other sensor systems. The software is multi-layered and operates in a Real Time environment. It is primarily built with C++, but includes other supplementary programming languages and libraries such as OpenGL, Python, and Qt. The software developer will participate in a variety of challenging development efforts. We seek a strong team player who enjoys working on complex, cross-discipline projects.

Primary Responsibilities:
The software developer will work closely with the system designers and other developers of various systems to design, develop, code, debug, and implement Real Time software modules for controlling sensors, processing digitized signals, and visualizing the resultant data. Specifically, the developer will focus on the design and implementation of various signal processing components of our system. The software developer will actively participate in the planning, specification, and testing of the system. The software developer will comply with software standards and mission assurance practices dictated by the project leadership.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or equivalent, or commensurate experience, in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar scientific or engineering discipline.
• Effective project team member with strong communication and organizational skills. Flexibility to support changes of approach and task priorities
• Experience with software development processes, coordination tools, standards
• Ability to work very well under pressure, have expertise in, keep abreast of, and recommend the use of appropriate cutting edge technology.
• US Citizenship Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Pluses:

• A thorough understanding of radar and related signal processing is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with VSIPL, Boost libraries, Qt, and Python is desired.
• Experience with C++, templates and STL, and object-oriented design and programming. Experience developing software in a Linux/Unix environment. Other programming languages (Java, C, Python, Matlab, boost, etc.) a plus.
• Familiarity with highly redundant and fault tolerant systems in a Unix/Linux environment is a plus.
• Experience with parallel processing (multi-threaded and multi-processor) or distributed Middleware is a plus.
• Familiar with concepts related to: open systems, Real Time software, network sockets, and diverse compute environments, including networked computers, compute clusters, high performance computers, and remote systems.
• Familiarity with Subversion, Source Forge, GNU build and debugging tools, Doxygen, XML
• Embedded software and hardware, Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, GPS timing, and coherent radar systems

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