Software Engineer

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Software Engineer - Data and Signal Processing Job Description This role focuses on designing, implementing, and delivering high‑quality software for data processing and signal processing systems. You will work across the full software development lifecycle in a Linux environment, using C, C++, and Python to build robust client‑server applications. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex communication and navigation systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and influence architectural decisions that shape critical software solutions. Responsibilities Design, implement, test, and deploy software for data processing and signal processing systems. Develop and maintain system interfaces for control, status reporting, and monitoring of complex systems. Perform software analysis to evaluate functionality, performance, and reliability of applications. Debug software issues, identify root causes, and implement effective and maintainable fixes. Optimize software performance, including algorithm efficiency and resource utilization in Linux environments. Manage software configurations, baselines, and version control using established tools and processes. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to integrate software with hardware and other system components. Contribute to architectural design decisions for client‑server and distributed systems. Produce clear, accurate technical documentation, including design descriptions, interface specifications, and test documentation. Support software testing activities, including unit, integration, and system‑level tests for data and signal processing applications. Work with signal processing and communication system experts to implement and refine algorithms for GNSS, GPS, Galileo, and related systems. Assist with database management tasks related to storing, retrieving, and processing system data. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 5 or more years of professional software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in C and C++ for high‑performance software development. Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and application development. Hands‑on experience developing software in Linux environments. Experience designing and implementing client‑server architectures. Knowledge of signal processing algorithms and techniques, including implementation in software. Experience with data processing or signal processing systems in real‑world applications. Demonstrated ability to perform software analysis, debugging, and performance optimization. Experience with software testing practices, including unit and integration testing. Familiarity with configuration management, baselines, and version control tools. Strong understanding of communication systems, including analog and digital modulation concepts. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Matlab for modeling, simulation, and analysis of signal processing algorithms. Knowledge of GNSS systems such as GPS and Galileo and their associated signal structures. Experience in communication systems, including analog modulation and digital modulation techniques. Experience with database management for handling system and application data. Exposure to monitoring and control interfaces for complex systems. Ability to contribute to architectural decisions for distributed and real‑time systems. Strong documentation skills for capturing designs, interfaces, and test results. Effective collaboration skills for working with cross‑functional engineering teams. Work Environment You will work in a professional engineering environment focused on developing advanced data and signal processing solutions. The team uses Linux as the primary operating system and relies heavily on C, C++, Python, and Matlab for development and analysis. Work typically involves collaborating with other software, systems, and signal processing engineers, using standard configuration management and version control tools. The environment emphasizes rigorous testing, careful documentation, and close coordination across disciplines to integrate software with broader communication and navigation systems Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfax, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $130000.00/yr. 25% 401K Contribution, 25% IBA (likely pays for all insurance premiums) 8 weeks of PTO 100% tuition & books reimbursement (also certifications) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. 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