Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

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Calabasas CA USA
Hybrid
141K-176K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Software • Nanotechnology • Semiconductor • Quantum Computing • Defense
Our technologies operate in space on aircraft in automobiles and in a variety of consumer products.
The Role
The Senior Software Engineer will design integrate and test radar systems while collaborating with scientists to develop software and solve customer issues. Responsibilities include publishing research assisting marketing efforts and engaging in proposal activities.
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HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive aerospace and defense HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM HRL prioritizes purpose over profit significantly advancing the state of the art.
 
General Description:
HRL Laboratories develops radio frequency millimeter-wave and electro-optical sensors using state-of-the-art materials and device fabrication processes to deliver agile mission-ready systems. Our high-performance solutions are highly integrated architecturally low cost and optimized for size weight and power efficiency while leveraging commercial custom and novel mixed-signal innovations.
 
Essential Duties:
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will contribute technical expertise and work within a focused team that designs integrates and tests radar systems operating from HF to 200+ GHz.
•  Work closely with scientists and engineers to develop software and architectures for radar systems.
•  Solving customer problems and writing invention disclosures.
•  Responsible for publishing papers briefing customers participating in proposal activities and assisting in marketing HRL expertise.
 
Required Qualifications:
•  Ph.D. with experience in Radar Systems Engineering
•  Strong expertise with radar systems with an emphasis on software development and radar algorithms. 
•  5+ years of experience with software development including Embedded Systems Full Software Development Lifecycle (Agile) and Prototype Development
•  Use of MATLAB for analyzing data collected by our radar systems
•  Experience with System Design and Architecture and Algorithm Development 
•  Experience with system engineering best practices.
•  Experience coding with C/C++ Python Bash Perl
•  Firm understanding of source control (GitLab GitHub Bitbucket SVN)
 
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
•  Computer science expert
•  Expertise with Embedded Real-Time Systems 
•  Experience writing proposals invention disclosures and publishing papers
•  Knowledge of module and subsystem operation/integration is a plus. 
•  Familiarity with multiple types of operating systems (Linux ROS SEL4 Windows)
 
Physical Requirements:
•  Applicant must be able to interact professionally with program managers co-workers customers perform detailed analyses of radar systems and components and prepare written and oral presentations. 
•  Ability to work well in a team and independently. 
•  Must be willing to travel and work in a team of highly skilled engineers on complex projects and willingness to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
 
Special Requirements:
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
 
Compensation and Benefits:
• Pay Range: $140700 - $175900
Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical dental vision life insurance 401K match gym facilities PTO Sick time upward mobility and an exciting and challenging work environment.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits
 
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
 
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 
 
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
 
For our privacy policy please visit: www.hrl.com/privacy
 

Skills Required

  • Ph.D. with experience in Radar Systems Engineering
  • Strong expertise with radar systems software development and algorithms
  • 5+ years of software development experience including Embedded Systems and Agile
  • Proficiency in MATLAB for radar system data analysis
  • Experience with System Design Architecture and Algorithm Development
  • Knowledge of system engineering best practices
  • Experience with coding in C/C++ Python Bash Perl
  • Firm understanding of source control systems (Git SVN)

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The Company
HQ: Malibu CA
850 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

HRL Laboratories LLC Malibu California (hrl.com) pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive aerospace and defense HRL advances the critical missions of its customers. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM HRL is a source of innovations that advance the state of the art in profound and far-reaching ways.

Why Work With Us

Our success is the result of our collaborative team of researchers many of whom are the leading experts in their fields. Through their insights in support for our customers we are finding the unique opportunities in technology.

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