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About this 1564 - Software Engineer II role at Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense · Onsite · Ridgecrest, California, United States

Sigma Defense is seeking a Software Engineer II to work under a Senior Software lead to develop new software for the Remotely Operated Tracking Radar #1 at the China Lake Range. This software products will enable the new ROTR1 hardware suite to function and support critical T&E and validation missions for the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with Red Hat Linux with real-time extensions.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Computer Programs/Software Experience:

  • C++, Real-time programming, Servo Software and data filtering, Eclipse and/or Qt development environment(s), Radar, optical sensor, and servo concepts and terminology.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Software Engineering, or related field of study.

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
  • A clearance may be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Design, develop, test, and deliver new software for ROTR1 radar system.

Hourly Rate: $47.96 per hour.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $99,757/yr — below the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

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About Sigma Defense

Sigma Defense is challenging the defense industry status quo with an innovative approach to delivering JADC2, DevSecOps and C5ISR capabilities to today’s warfighter. We are hiring the best and brightest to be a part of our team that is focused on bringing next generation technology and solutions to market. As a company founded by veterans, we are committed to supporting our service men and women in their next career and we are proud to be recognized as a 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient.

Sigma Defense is a new kind of military system integrator: using the field experience of our team and technical expertise of our businesses to translate sophisticated technologies into a tactical communications fabric that keeps warfighters and commands connected, united, confident, and ready for what’s next. From ground to space and the air in between, Sigma Defense’s software-defined communications and supporting development capabilities support key modernization initiatives across every service branch.

We are a team of innovative professionals collaborating in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. The work we do is meaningful and stimulating and our team is working on cutting-edge projects that move the state-of-the-art closer to the people who need them. If you're looking for a challenging, high growth environment with opportunities to lead and deliver solutions that protect and defend our service men and women, we want to speak to you.

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