Senior Software Engineer
HRL Laboratories2 months ago
Calabasas, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$141k - $176k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop software and architectures for radar systems operating from HF to 200+ GHz in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
- Design, integrate, and test radar systems and analyze radar-collected data.
- Solve customer problems and contribute to invention disclosures.
- Publish technical papers, brief customers, participate in proposal activities, and assist in marketing HRL expertise.
- Perform system design, architecture, algorithm development, and software development for embedded and prototype systems.
Requirements
- Ph.D. with experience in radar systems engineering.
- Strong radar systems expertise with an emphasis on software development and radar algorithms.
- At least five years of software development experience, including embedded systems, full software development lifecycle work, and prototype development.
- Experience using MATLAB for radar data analysis and with system design, architecture, algorithm development, and systems engineering best practices.
- Experience coding in C, C++, Python, Bash, and Perl.
- Firm understanding of source control using GitLab, GitHub, Bitbucket, or SVN.
- Preferred qualifications include computer science expertise, embedded real-time systems experience, proposal and publication experience, module and subsystem integration knowledge, and familiarity with Linux, ROS, SEL4, and Windows.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Ability to work professionally with program managers, coworkers, customers, and highly skilled engineering teams, perform detailed analyses, prepare presentations, travel as needed, and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
Benefits
- Regular/full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, gym facilities, paid time off, sick time, and upward mobility.
- The position is based in California and requires willingness to travel.
- The role offers an exciting and challenging work environment.
About HRL Laboratories
HRL Laboratories conducts contract R&D in advanced materials, microelectronics/semiconductors, and information/quantum technologies for aerospace, automotive, and defense customers, transitioning prototypes to manufacturable solutions. Its work spans precision navigation devices, structural and functional materials for extreme environments, and scalable microfabrication and digital manufacturing. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Malibu, California, it operates as a privately held research lab serving government agencies and major OEMs.