Senior Staff Software Engineer - Rolling Meadows, IL

We are seeking a Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the integration and development of embedded C/C++ drivers, libraries, and components into our SDR platforms. In addition, you will implement and maintain APIs using various standards (MORA, CMOSS, etc.) to enable end-user configuration, control, and status monitoring of the radios. Applicants should be comfortable with the full SW design and implementation flow including contributing to automated testing and CI/CD workflows. This position involves close collaboration with a cross functional engineering team to deliver value to the end customer.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new radio features and add support for new radio products· Decompose high-level goals/requirements into the detailed software components and interfaces needed to achieve the desired result.
• Deliver reliable and accurate estimates for development efforts.
• Promote and implement best practices in software design, development, testing, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the development lifecycle.
• Develop applications on embedded Linux systems, using tools such as GCC, GDB, make/Cmake, docker, Jenkins, and rpm/deb packaging.
• Expand automated test coverage of codebase using Pytest with signal in the loop control of external test equipment including USB/ethernet-enabled RF switches, attenuators, signal generators, and vector signal analyzers.
• Support technical investigations and address technical questions.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to promote best practices.
• Document technical specifications, design patterns, and development processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience in software development.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development specializing in ARM-based Linux embedded sensors and systems or other hardware-intensive platforms.
• Proficiency in C/C++ library and application development.
• Experience with Python for scripting, tooling, and test automation.
• Familiarity with build systems and CI/CD workflows (Docker, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.).
• Hands-on experience working with memory-mapped I/O and hardware register interfaces.
• Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems, preferably Debian.
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Self motivated with exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a cross functional team of engineers.
• Eligibility to work on Federal contracts which require US Citizenship

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong proficiency in modern C++, including practical experience with C++20.
• Experience designing and maintaining clean C++ APIs, hardware abstraction layers, device interfaces, and reusable software libraries.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and the software interfaces used to configure, control, and validate FPGA functionality.
• Experience with AMD Versal MPSoC or similar platforms.
• Experience working with Git-based source control, containerized development environments, issue tracking, and collaborative development workflows.
• Proficiency in Python for hardware control, automation, data analysis, test development, and engineering utilities.
• Experience with hardware/software integration, including bringing up new functionality, isolating issues between software, FPGA, firmware, and hardware, and developing diagnostic tests.
• Ability to clearly document interfaces, test procedures, design decisions, and troubleshooting findings for software, FPGA, and hardware engineering teams.
• Exposure to software-defined radio (SDR) systems.
• Familiarity with high-performance embedded designs.
• Understanding of secure API practices and network protocols.
• Familiarity with SOSA standards including VITA49/MORA

• Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
• Flexible work hours
• Generous vacation policy
• Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
• 401(k) matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Life, short and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness reimbursement
• Charitable Giving Company Match
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
• Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!