Software Engineer

Position Summary 
Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, Metrea Advanced Signals (MAS), and supporting Metrea Aerospace’s overall engineering efforts, the Software Engineer will join our busy team specializing in state-of-the-art military communications and signals intelligence products.

All our teams operate in a small and agile environment which allows our engineering personnel to work independently on a wide variety of systems and products. As such, the Software Engineer will interface with hardware design and development engineers. Our typical product development cycle is less than one year which provides our engineering staff a constant flow of new and interesting projects. 

The Software Engineer will be tasked with design and implementation of embedded systems software from the requirements phase to delivery of the product. They will analyze, design, and implement firmware subsystems given a set of high-level requirements. Additionally, they will analyze and improve system performance as needed.

The Software Engineer must be able to assist in the development and transition of proof of concept and rapid prototype solutions into scalable quality production ready systems. Must be able to develop maintenance and sustainment CONOPS for fielded production systems including handling technology insertion roadmaps and handling obsolescence issues. As a member of MAS, have clear communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to develop trusting relationships with peer, senior, and junior teammates across the enterprise This position provides the opportunity to grow business knowledge in a dynamic, ever-evolving aerospace company.

The Software Engineer works closely across the staff to ensure transparency in methodologies and processes across Metrea Aerospace.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software Engineer RESPONSIBILITIES: Developing the Metrea Capability (“ΟΝ”) 

Process, Systems & Frameworks Development: Support the design, development, and management of small teams of mixed engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, RF, Software; in schedule and resource constrained high priority projects with particular focus on the implementation of effective, efficient, and scalable technologies and processes that assist in execution of the business, and customer and mission support. 

Support the development of the necessary engineering frameworks and models, and in partnership across Metrea Aerospace, acquire and implement systems, capabilities, and methodologies that will best facilitate customer support from tactical to strategic levels across the group.

Support the development of an overall technical solution that covers the entire product management lifecycle: working with end customers to discover current use cases, needs, and capabilities, developing CONOPS, solution architectures, requirements synthesis, and decomposition, trade studies, make vs buy decisions, and analysis of alternatives.

People Development: Identify areas of growth in Metrea Aerospace’s knowledge, skillsets, and attitudes, and develop a systematic approach to professional development and talent acquisition in order to build a high-performing systems engineering team.

Technology Development: Identify RF software, hardware, and infrastructure requirements to support Metrea and MAS and create a roadmap framework across Metrea Aerospace.

TEAMMATE RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing Support Capacity across Metrea (“IN”) 

Strategy BCA: Support the Strategy (STRAT) BCA to inform enterprise strategy with key MAS and Metrea Aerospace considerations and remain an active participant on all major enterprise engineering decisions, to include the commencement of new software, hardware, and infrastructure capabilities. 

Operations BCA: Work closely with the MAS and the Electromagnetic & Cyber Group (EMCG) Leadership Team to inform the design, implementation, and further development of Metrea Aerospace’s technical and engineering methodologies.

Legal BCA: Provide LEG/Compliance with the EMCG’s inputs that are required to perform all necessary compliance functions and ensure that Metrea’s compliance policies cover all known requirements as required.

Work closely with LEG/Contracts to ensure that contract structuring & economics supports business objectives and customer requirements.

Competency Statements

• Must be able to interface with mid-level to senior external/internal customers and have excellent presentation skills.
• Must be able and willing to operate against deadlines with accuracy and a strong attention to detail.
• Must be results-oriented and demonstrate strategic thinking, innovation, flexibility in dealing with changing and ambiguous situations.
• Contribute to comprehensive accountability processes, to include capabilities, solutions, time, costs, and analysis in support of proposal development or departmental budgeting & forecasting.
• Must be able to work with confidential data, which if disclosed, might have significant internal and external impact on the organization.
• Moderate Microsoft Office skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility
 This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical office and laboratory setting.

Physical Demands
This is a sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
 This is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt employees must have the ability to be on-call and available outside of typical working hours, as business needs require. 

Facility Location:  

Victor, New York
 
 Required Education, Experience and Certificates

BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Electrical Engineering

3 years’ experience in software development

Proficient at programming in C or C and Python

Experience in hands-on development on embedded targets, including multi-processor systems

Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts (FFTs, filtering, mixing, resampling, etc.)

Familiarity with software configuration management tools

Familiarity with Linux

Ability to work with a small team of hardware and software engineers to build cutting edge products
 

Must be able to work with multiple engineering disciplines, communicate effectively with customers, business development staff, program and project management staff, manufacturing engineering, production, field support, and training staff.

Computer Skills: strong understanding in Microsoft Office Suite Programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates
Experience developing software for TI/Blackfin DSPs

Understanding of digital signal processing concepts such as FFTs, filtering, mixing, resampling, 

etc.

Wireless protocol and/or waveform development experience

Knowledge of ARM based Linux development environments and Yocto build tools

Experience developing with Xilinx or Altera System on a Chip (SoC) technology

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must have good command of the English language; oral and written. 

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Ideally hold some level of Security Clearance or able to apply for one

Experience within the aerospace, defense, security and/or government contracting and logistics across several programs and/or projects simultaneously.

Moderate experience in capturing customer requirements and assisting in the development of statements of work (SOW), plans of action and milestones, and customer interactions.

Basic understanding of the policies, processes, priorities, and organization of the US Government in general, and the Department of Defense in particular, around national security matters.

Moderate knowledge of the human terrain around the US Government’s SI/EW and communication community. 

Ability to interact with industry, scientific, technology, military, policy, and finance communities and utilized knowledge gained to support logistical operations.

Ability to communicate effectively across cultures, regions and industries, and experience in working in diverse international environments.

Highly developed sense of judgement and maturity. 

Intellectually curious, with strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail. 

Ability to learn new environments and pick up new subjects quickly.

Ability to obtain and filter information and identify key issues relevant to the achievement of long-term strategic goals.

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve.

Strong organizational skills, discipline, with a high sense of reliability, discretion, and confidentiality. 

Proven ability to work effectively in, and leverage a highly collaborative, matrixed environment to achieve project ends.

Ability to prioritize judiciously and blend flexibility with disciplined execution, to manage competing demands.

Capacity to balance strategic vs. operational mind-sets and results vs. process orientation. Strongly orientated towards performance with solid and consistent ethical compass. 
 
Work Authorization
Employee must be a US citizen.
 
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
 
Other Duties
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