1584 - Software Engineer

Sigma Defense is seeking a Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software. Our team develops and integrates systems that communicate directly with specialized hardware, using modern software frameworks and tools to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions.

The hired candidate will work in a small, highly technical group where it is common to shift between projects, technologies, and environments on short notice. If you like variety, solving unique technical challenges, and seeing your code directly interact with real equipment, apply today!

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+ years of experience.
• Experience with TAK (Team Awareness Kit) integration or plugin development.
• Familiarity with Docker, TimescaleDB/PostgreSQL, or system telemetry tools.
• Knowledge of CMake, Qt, or cross-platform build environments.
• Background in DoD, aerospace, or other mission-critical systems.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ development.
• Familiarity with protobuf/gRPC, TAK ecosystem, or other data exchange frameworks.
• Experience working directly with hardware devices, sensors, SDRs, or embedded systems.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, sockets, serial communication).
• Comfortable developing and debugging on Linux (Red Hat preferred).
• Experience building web-based interfaces (Angular, FastAPI, Flask, or similar).
• Solid understanding of Git/GitHub workflows and collaborative development practices.
• Strong problem-solving ability and flexibility to adapt to new projects and technologies quickly.
• Excellent communication and documentation habits.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education Requirements:

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

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance or higher.
• Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• Develop, test, and maintain software that interfaces with embedded and networked hardware systems.
• Work in Python and C++, often using gRPC and protobufs for cross-platform communication.
• Build and deploy internal web applications and dashboards (Angular, FastAPI, or similar).
• Collaborate using GitHub for source control, reviews, and project management.
• Contribute to multiple active projects - sometimes switching focus quickly as priorities shift.
• Travel to test ranges or field sites several times per year (approximately 7 trips, 1-2 weeks each),

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually.

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
• Flexibility