Software Developer - Defense Technology

Join a prominent defense organization as a Software Developer, focusing on tailoring advanced software solutions for U.S. military applications. You’ll work closely with global and domestic teams to deliver high-impact systems that adhere to rigorous defense standards.

• Adapt and enhance software to align foreign-developed defense tools with U.S. operational needs.
• Partner with international developers and U.S. defense clients to ensure system compatibility and compliance with U.S. military requirements.
• Engage in all phases of software development, from gathering requirements to designing, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Execute integration, validation, and testing to confirm systems meet security, performance, and regulatory standards for defense contracts.
• Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, such as system specifications, design records, and user guides.
• Debug and refine code to address compatibility challenges and optimize system efficiency.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including systems and hardware specialists, to achieve comprehensive system integration.
• Support certification processes to ensure compliance with U.S. defense regulations and standards.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends in software development, cybersecurity, and defense tech, recommending innovations to enhance system functionality.
• Provide post-deployment support, including troubleshooting and system upgrades, to ensure sustained performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Over 5 years of software development experience, preferably in defense or aerospace sectors.
• Expertise in programming languages like C++, Java, Python, or others relevant to defense systems.
• Experience with real-time systems and multithreaded coding techniques.
• Basic knowledge of processing sensor data (e.g., radar, EO / IR, LiDAR).
• Understanding of data acquisition, filtering, and sensor fusion methodologies.
• Familiarity with U.S. DoD software and cybersecurity standards, such as NIST 800-53 or FIPS 140-2.
• Proficiency with collaborative tools like Git and CI / CD workflows.
• Strong analytical skills for tackling complex, large-scale software projects.
• Excellent communication for working with global teams and U.S. clients.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for international technical collaboration.
• U.S. citizenship with eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Background in signal processing, autonomous systems, or computer vision.
• Experience with radar data handling or system integration.
• Knowledge of RF signal chains, radar cross-section, or sensor fusion techniques (e.g., Kalman filters).
• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, RTEMS).
• Understanding of military communication protocols like MIL-STD-1553 or CAN bus.
• Experience with electro-optical / infrared sensors or real-time image processing.
• Prior work on defense platforms, autonomous systems, or military integrations.
• Strong documentation skills and experience with international or cross-cultural teams.
• Hebrew language skills are a plus.
• Approximately 10% travel, including occasional international trips for collaboration.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance are required.