Senior Software Development Engineer – Embedded Wireless SDR & Analytics

Senior Software Development Engineer – Embedded Wireless SDR & AnalyticsPosition: Senior Software Development Engineer – Embedded Wireless SDR & AnalyticsEmployment Type: Full-TimeLocation: Hybrid (San Diego, CA)

Evaluate, design, implement, document, and maintain low-level embedded software for real-time control, configuration, and state monitoring of SDR hardware and RF modules.· Architect high-performance APIs and services to manage system telemetry, remote node configuration, and external Command & Control (C2) integrations.· Build edge analytics pipelines to process and expose critical network KPIs, including RSSI, SINR, packet error rates, mesh link latency, and spectral efficiency, for dynamic network management.· Optimize embedded relational and time-series databases to log high-volume operational metrics, store persistent state data, and execute low-latency local telemetry queries.· Partner with security and networking teams to enforce zero-trust encryption standards across management interfaces and API payloads over secure RF channels.· Lead architectural decisions for control software, mentor team members, and interface with hardware/RF engineers to translate system requirements into reliable software deliverables.

7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.· Advanced proficiency in C++ (20/23), C, Ubuntu, and backend languages such as Python, Go, or Rust.· In-depth knowledge of SDR architecture, DSP control interfaces, RF state machines, and transceiver control protocols.· Experience with multi-core processors, Linux, Windows, macOS, device drivers and tools such as GitHub, GNU Radio and MATLAB· Expertise in designing, scaling and documenting APIs and serialization formats such as JSON and Protocol Buffers.· Demonstrated experience processing time-series metric streams, defining RF network KPIs, and building telemetry software pipelines.· Experience with embedded database solutions such as SQLite, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, or Redis optimized for resource-constrained hardware.· U.S. Citizenship is required.

Ability to obtain an active DoD Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret/SCI).· Experience with cloud-to-edge telemetry frameworks such as Prometheus, Grafana, MQTT, or Kafka.· Familiarity with defense radio standards, tactical data links, or software frameworks. EDUCATIONBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Paid Time Off· Holidays· Health Insurance· Dental Insurance· Vision Insurance· Flexible Spending Account· 401(k)· Life & AD&D InsuranceEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYTrabus Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any status protected by federal, state, or local discrimination laws.