X-Midas Software EngineerX-Midas Software Engineer opportunity in Tucson, Arizona, with a confidential employer offers hands-on SIGINT development. This role is built for someone who thrives in classified R&D environments and wants to deliver custom DSP solutions for national security.Role SnapshotCompany Confidential Employer Location Tucson, Arizona, USA Industry Defense Compensation DOE Employment Type Full Time/Direct Hire Remote Status No Remote Total Openings 1 Work Experience 5 yearsOpportunityThis is a rare chance to join a confidential defense employer in Tucson, Arizona, building custom digital signal processing systems that protect national security. The team is small, highly skilled, and motivated by tackling real-world SIGINT challenges that demand innovation and precision.In this role, you will develop and optimize software frameworks for advanced SIGINT systems, working across hardware control, GUI design, database development, and core signal processing algorithms.
Your code will be part of reusable toolkits that power critical intelligence operations, requiring disciplined documentation and rigorous testing.You are a self-starter with deep C/C++ Linux expertise and a proven track record of building reusable frameworks in classified environments. You have strong math skills and enjoy collaborating with engineers and mathematicians to turn complex DSP concepts into reliable, high-performance software. Your experience with X-MIDAS and Python lets you jump right into the team's workflow, and you communicate effectively with both technical peers and end customers.This is more than a coding job—it's a mission-critical role where your work directly enhances national defense capabilities.
You'll gain exposure to geolocation, digital signal processing, and advanced frameworks like REDHAWK and Qt, all while enjoying the stability and benefits of a direct-hire position. If you're a U.S. citizen ready to obtain a security clearance and make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply today.Non-NegotiablesYou must hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldYou have at least five years of practical experience in system development and deploymentYou demonstrate mastery of C and C++ development within a Linux environmentYou have designed and built reusable software frameworks and toolkitsYou possess strong mathematical and analytical skillsYou have worked extensively with the MIDAS framework (X-MIDAS preferred) and PythonYou are a U.S.
citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a SECRET clearance, with prior classified environment experienceWhat's In It For YouYou will work on the front lines of national security, developing technology that makes a real differenceThe role offers a direct-hire, full-time position with stable employment and comprehensive benefitsYou'll join a small, elite team where your contributions are highly visible and directly impact mission successContinuous learning is built into the job as you tackle new DSP challenges and expand your skills with advanced frameworksYou'll have the satisfaction of seeing your software deployed in critical defense operationsThe company values disciplined engineering, so you will have the autonomy to deliver high-quality work without chaosThis is a career-defining opportunity for a cleared software engineer to work on meaningful projects with top-tier colleaguesResponsibilitiesWork with a multidisciplinary team to create custom DSP solutions and communications systemsDevelop and maintain software frameworks that support advanced hardware- and software-based SIGINT systemsDesign and implement reusable libraries and toolkits for signal processing applicationsOptimize software for multi-threaded performance and reliabilitySupport core signal and image processing algorithms, hardware control, GUI design, and database developmentProduce well-structured, documented, and carefully tested codeInteract directly with end users and customers to refine requirements and deliver solutionsPreferred QualificationsExperience with geolocation and digital signal processing, especially within classified systems, is a strong plusFamiliarity with Java and Qt will help you contribute to a broader set of toolsKnowledge of the REDHAWK framework is highly valued for integrating software componentsPrior work supporting end-to-end SIGINT processing systems will set you apartYour background includes writing performance-critical code for real-time signal analysis