Systems Architect & Software Engineer

• Engineer high-concurrency back-end services and internal data layers utilizing modern design patterns to achieve maximum throughput and minimal latency.
• Validate system performance through rigorous forensic testing and iterative refinement within a clean room integration lifecycle.
• Formalize API strategies to facilitate seamless orchestration between proprietary internal solutions and third-party mission services.
• Optimize infrastructure via automated CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud-native architectures to ensure rapid, secure deployment.
• Orchestrate cross-functional collaborations with mathematicians and electrical engineers to translate theoretical signal processing models into deployable assets.

This mandate occupies the critical intersection of Digital Signal Processing and Advanced Geolocation Analytics, requiring a practitioner who operates with first-principles mastery in a high-stakes R&D ecosystem. The role demands an elite academic pedigree-ideally a Ph.D. or Master's in Computer Science or Computer Engineering-to bridge the gap between abstract mathematical theory and the deployment of mission-critical defense systems. To succeed, the candidate must synthesize complex algorithmic research with low-level systems engineering, ensuring that foundational advancements in communications science are effectively formalized into resilient, scalable software architectures capable of real-world national security impact., * Architectural Philosophy: A proven capacity to design software systems with a focus on forensic readability, modularity, and long-term maintainability.

• Technical Polyglot: Expert-level mastery of Golang, with deep proficiency in C++ and Python for high-performance scientific and engineering applications within Linux environments.
• Systems Fluidity: Extensive experience navigating the full scientific lifecycle, from initial R&D and systems engineering to deployment and O&M.
• Security Posture: Possession of an active TS/SCI clearance and a foundational understanding of CVE mitigation and secure cloud computing.
• Autonomy & Leadership: A self-starting methodology characterized by the ability to operate unsupervised while providing technical mentorship to elevate the collective intelligence of the engineering team., * Elite Educational Foundation: A Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is highly preferred, emphasizing a deep understanding of data structures, algorithmic complexity, and mathematical rigor.
• Professional Tenure: A minimum of 15-25 years of sophisticated software engineering experience, specifically within high-stakes, multi-disciplinary R&D or defense-centric environments.
• Cloud & DevOps Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in modern deployment stacks, including AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab-driven automation.

Pay Rate: $160,000 - $240,000 Other Compensation: Top benefits, Plus stock, 401k & Fully Paid Healthcare Full Relocation Package!

Tucson offers an incredible quality of life where high-tech innovation meets the breathtaking landscape of the Sonoran Desert. With over 300 days of sunshine, you can spend your mornings tackling complex engineering challenges and your evenings enjoying a world-class culinary scene or hiking through the iconic Saguaro National Park.