FAST Labs Senior Software Engineer (On-site), W2 on, no C2C, Active Top Secret at HEPCO, Inc.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our client's FAST Labs engineering team. This exciting opportunity involves working on cutting-edge research and product development initiatives across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including electronics, electrical, mechanical, and chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, with expertise in complex and innovative software architectures, and a passion for driving technology forward in high-performance environments.

As a Senior Software Engineer at FAST Labs, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and testing software for a variety of advanced systems, including real-time, embedded, and military applications. You will also mentor junior engineers, lead development teams, and serve as a key liaison with external customers to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of complex software architectures, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Serve as the technical lead of a small, dynamic team of engineers, guiding them through technical challenges and fostering a collaborative development environment.
• Act as a Scrum Master, facilitating agile processes, sprint planning, and progress tracking.
• Mentor and train junior engineers on industry best practices, coding standards, and software development processes.
• Collaborate with external customers to understand their requirements, propose solutions, and guide development efforts to meet customer needs.
• Design, develop, test, and debug software applications, primarily in C++, but also in other programming languages as needed.
• Work in a Linux-based environment, leveraging containerization technologies like Docker to build, deploy, and scale applications in containerized environments.
• Ensure software is optimized for low-latency, multi-threaded, real-time, and distributed environments, with a focus on high-performance systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, or a Master’s Degree with 13 years of experience.
• Extensive experience with object-oriented C++ (C++11 or later), with the ability to write efficient, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Proven expertise in Linux development environments, with hands-on experience in system-level programming.
• Strong experience in containerization technologies (e.g., Docker), and developing software in containerized environments.
• Experience in developing software applications for complex systems, including those involving distributed systems, multi-threading, real-time processing, embedded systems, DSP, and device control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in software architecture design, including designing and implementing scalable, modular software solutions.
• Familiarity with MATLAB for algorithm development and testing.
• Experience with General Purpose GPU (GPGPU) programming using OPENCL or CUDA for parallel computing applications.
• Familiarity with Cloud Native Technologies such as Kubernetes, Harbor, Helm, and other cloud-related platforms.
• Knowledge of systems in RF, Radar, EO/IR, Electronic Warfare, or Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies.

Additional Information:
This position requires an active Top Secret security clearance. 

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• 401k

Pay Range: $110.00- $119.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)

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