Senior Staff Engineer, Systems Integration

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain C++ and Python software for complex, cross-platform systems.
• Contribute to system architecture with emphasis on performance, maintainability, and integration.
• Develop and support APIs and messaging interfaces, including gRPC, REST, and ZeroMQ.
• Integrate third-party software and hardware systems, including real-time and simulation tools.
• Debug and support distributed systems, including threading, timing, and data flow.
• Apply agile practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated testing.
• Improve and maintain CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI, Docker, CMake, and Conan.
• Collaborate across teams to share solutions and promote strong software practices.
• Learn and adapt to new tools, standards, and technologies.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent combinations of experience and education.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and ability to work with legacy C++98/03 codebases.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments, including system-level development and debugging tools.
• Experience with Python and Linux-based professional development.
• Understanding of system-level engineering and design patterns.
• Experience with collaborative CI/CD and test automation.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Active SECRET clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience integrating distributed simulation environments such as AFSIM or NGTS.
• Familiarity with UCI, OMS, data buses, and interface protocols used in avionics and aircraft systems.
• Familiarity with simulation tools and modeling frameworks.
• Experience with networking concepts and messaging infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with CMake, Conan, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to real-time systems and hardware/software integration.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Windows experience.