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Software Developer - Defense Technology

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level

Job Description

Position Overview

Join a prominent defense organization as a Software Developer, focusing on tailoring advanced software solutions for U.S. military applications. You'll work closely with global and domestic teams to deliver high-impact systems that adhere to rigorous defense standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Adapt and enhance software to align foreign-developed defense tools with U.S. operational needs.
  • Partner with international developers and U.S. defense clients to ensure system compatibility and compliance with U.S. military requirements.
  • Engage in all phases of software development, from gathering requirements to designing, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • Execute integration, validation, and testing to confirm systems meet security, performance, and regulatory standards for defense contracts.
  • Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, such as system specifications, design records, and user guides.
  • Debug and refine code to address compatibility challenges and optimize system efficiency.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including systems and hardware specialists, to achieve comprehensive system integration.
  • Support certification processes to ensure compliance with U.S. defense regulations and standards.
  • Keep abreast of emerging trends in software development, cybersecurity, and defense tech, recommending innovations to enhance system functionality.
  • Provide post-deployment support, including troubleshooting and system upgrades, to ensure sustained performance.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Over 5 years of software development experience, preferably in defense or aerospace sectors.
  • Expertise in programming languages like C++, Java, Python, or others relevant to defense systems.
  • Experience with real-time systems and multithreaded coding techniques.
  • Basic knowledge of processing sensor data (e.g., radar, EO/IR, LiDAR).
  • Understanding of data acquisition, filtering, and sensor fusion methodologies.
  • Familiarity with U.S. DoD software and cybersecurity standards, such as NIST 800-53 or FIPS 140-2.
  • Proficiency with collaborative tools like Git and CI/CD workflows.
  • Strong analytical skills for tackling complex, large-scale software projects.
  • Excellent communication for working with global teams and U.S. clients.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for international technical collaboration.
  • U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Active U.S. security clearance.
  • Background in signal processing, autonomous systems, or computer vision.
  • Experience with radar data handling or system integration.
  • Knowledge of RF signal chains, radar cross-section, or sensor fusion techniques (e.g., Kalman filters).
  • Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS).
  • Understanding of military communication protocols like MIL-STD-1553 or CAN bus.
  • Experience with electro-optical/infrared sensors or real-time image processing.
  • Prior work on defense platforms, autonomous systems, or military integrations.
  • Strong documentation skills and experience with international or cross-cultural teams.
  • Hebrew language skills are a plus.

Travel Requirements

  • Approximately 10% travel, including occasional international trips for collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance are required.

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This job at HIKINEX is located in Annapolis Junction, MD, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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