Software Engineer - Persistent Systems : Job Details

Job Description & ResponsibilitiesPersistent Systems is seeking a Software Integration Engineer who will be responsible for supporting customers with their software integration into the Persistent Systems' industry-leading Wave Relay mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) system. As part of our Integration Engineering team, you will support and facilitate system integration of Persistent products, test planning and execution, network design, RF mapping, report generation and delivery, and responses to RFIs and RFPs. You will play a pivotal role in communicating technical challenges and new requirements to our engineering department as you strive to solve problems. This role requires excellent communication skills as you will be required to work across the entire Persistent Systems team including Sales, Field Operations, Programs Management, Engineering, and Quality to provide customer solutions. You will also support the development of scripts, in various programming languages, to assist with the integration and automation of workflows, especially in interacting with existing APIs. You will be a valuable member of a team of integration engineers, in various disciplines, to support customer success.Position Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing a wide range of software, and the development of application software running on the Wave Relay network
• Use C/C++ to architect, develop, and implement backend API services
• Use Java to develop standalone web applications and android apps
• Use Python to write scripts to assess the Wave Relay network and devices
• Supporting in-house and in-the-field engineering activities including travel to customer sites
• Traveling to test locations, military facilities, and customer sites to directly support the testing, evaluation, and deployment of the Wave Relay system
• Integrating other systems, sensors, and components with the Wave Relay system
• Writing technical proposalsJob Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent
  • 1 or more years of experience with programming in C/C++
  • 1 or more years of experience with programming in Java
  • 1 or more years of experience with programming in Python
  • Experience developing embedded software
  • Experience developing software for Linux systems
  • Experience or understanding of IP networking
  • Proficiency in technical concepts such as wireless, mobile IP, and RF propagation
  • Understanding of product development and systems architecture design
  • Proficiency in data collection and analysis
  • Experience working directly with customers and end users
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal
  • Must be available to travel up to 50% of the time
  • Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearancePreferred Qualifications
    • Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
    • Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development
    • Experience with wireless concepts such as MANET, Mesh, Ad-hoc, protocols and web architecture
    • Proficiency in advanced technical software packages such as Wireshark and/or MATLAB
    • Possess an active Secret US Security Clearance #J-18808-Ljbffr