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# Senior RADAR Software Engineer

- **Company:** INAMAX powered by Ultra
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Apache ActiveMQ, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Review, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Middleware, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Data Processing, Multithreading, Data Server Interface, Enterprise Software Applications, Real Time Systems, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools, Software Coding, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bdec3ac964379143

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field with concentration in software developent
 * 6+ years of professional software development experience, or equivalent demonstrated contributions
 * Experience working with networking and data interfaces, preferably related to radar or other sensor systems
 * Familiarity with algorithms and approaches for sensor data processing, such as tracking, correlation, and fusion
 * Expert-level proficiency in C and C++, including memory management, multi-threading, performance optimization, and advanced debugging
 * Experience developing, deploying, and running applications in containerized environments (Docker, Podman)
 * Strong proficiency with Git, including branching strategies, merging, rebasing, and collaborative code reviews
 * Solid Linux background, including development, debugging, shell environments, and build systems
 * U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, * Experience in the Defense, Aerospace, or Air & Missile Defense domains, particularly with real-time or multi-sensor systems
 * Hands-on experience with:
 + Messaging and middleware architectures (e.g., DDS, ActiveMQ)
 + Multi-sensor data processing and analysis
 + Integration of sensor track data into C2 systems using tactical data links (TDLs)
 * Familiarity with modern build systems such as CMake, Ninja, and CPack
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling, including Jenkins and GitLab CI
 * Strong understanding of:
 + Object-oriented design principles and modern C++ paradigms
 + Algorithms, data structures, and performance-conscious design
 + Distributed systems, networking concepts, or real-time processing architectures
 * Proven experience working in large, complex codebases (hundreds of thousands to millions of lines of code)
 * Knowledge of secure software development practices, including CVE remediation, dependency analysis, and secure coding standards
 * Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and guide small development teams

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## Description

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment., Ultra is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in C/C++ and radar sensor data processing to help advance the next generation of our industry-leading Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I) product line. In this role, you will work hands-on within a large, mature C++ codebase that is being modernized to operate in a contemporary, containerized ecosystem.

You will join the Product Innovation organization, contributing to the development, evolution, and operational sustainment of mission-critical C2I applications deployed globally. This position is well suited for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems in large-scale systems and who want to influence long-term architecture in a high-impact, real-world environment.
If you are motivated by deep technical challenges, system-level thinking, and meaningful national security work, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and modernize major components of a large C++ codebase, with emphasis on sensor and radar data processing applications
 * Work within modern cloud and containerized environments, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
 * Lead or contribute to architectural decisions, refactoring initiatives, performance tuning, and modernization efforts
 * Diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues, including multi-threaded behavior, memory management, and real-time processing challenges
 * Contribute to containerization strategies, CI/CD pipeline improvements, and runtime optimization of large-scale applications
 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior-level engineers
 * Promote and apply best practices in software design, coding standards, testing, reliability, and performance


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