Software Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

The Software Engineer will design and develop advanced graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and GPU-accelerated software that support a cutting-edge defense and space-focused product line. The role centers on GUI development in Visual Studio, with a strong emphasis on GPU processors and CUDA, while also contributing to embedded software in a real-time environment and collaborating closely with a small, experienced software development team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality GUI applications using Visual Studio, C#, and .NET to support defense and space-based systems.
• Implement GPU-accelerated features and algorithms using CUDA and GPU processors to enhance application performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with a small software team to integrate GUI applications with embedded software running in real-time environments.
• Support embedded software development by understanding system constraints, interfaces, and real-time operational requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert for high-level GUI development, providing technical guidance, best practices, and mentorship to team members as needed.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize GUI and GPU-related software issues to ensure reliable and efficient system performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that software solutions meet system-level requirements for defense and space applications.
• Contribute to the support of the Tranche3 program by delivering robust, maintainable, and scalable software components.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of software development experience in the defense industry, preferably with space flight systems.
• Strong experience in GUI development using Visual Studio.
• Proficiency in C# and the .NET framework for application development.
• Hands-on experience working with GPU processors and CUDA for high-performance computing.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance; an active secret clearance is preferred.
• Understanding of embedded software development and real-time environments.
• Experience working on complex, mission-focused software systems in the defense sector.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background or familiarity with space flight or space-based systems.
• Experience in or exposure to gaming or graphics-intensive applications, particularly those leveraging GPUs.
• Ability to serve as a subject matter expert for high-level GUI architecture and design.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and optimize performance-critical code.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with a small, highly technical team.

Work Environment

You will join a small, close-knit software team of four engineers primarily focused on embedded development, where you will quickly become the go-to expert for high-level GUI and GPU-related software. The team supports defense and space-oriented programs, including work on the Tranche3 program, using tools such as Visual Studio, C#, .NET, and CUDA on GPU-based platforms. The environment emphasizes collaboration, technical depth, and long-term team tenure, offering opportunities to own key parts of the software stack and work on mission-critical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cypress, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $105.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cypress,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

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