Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)

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Lead Software Engineer - Radar The Opportunity A rapidly growing aerospace and defence technology company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Radar to help build next-generation radar systems. Backed by world-class investors and led by proven industry leaders, this team is redefining how advanced sensors, autonomy, and mission-critical systems are designed and deployed. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of R&D and production, supporting both early-stage innovation and deployed systems in the hands of U.S. and international customers. You’ll join a highly collaborative engineering team where your contributions will directly shape real-world capabilities in national security and aerospace applications. What You’ll Do as the Lead Software Engineer - Radar • Develop software for advanced radar products across both R&D and production programs. • Integrate software with hardware, primarily leveraging COTS platforms. • Support deployed systems in operational environments. • Work full-time on-site in Hawthorne, CA in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. What You Bring as the Lead Software Engineer - Radar • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field. • 3+ years of professional object-oriented software development. • Advanced Python development experience. • Strong background with Linux-based software development. • Experience with Agile processes (Scrum, CI, TDD). • U.S. Person status (required). Bonus Skills • Radar, EO/IR, or EW software development experience. • Knowledge of radar algorithms, signal processing, target detection, or tracking. • DoD security clearance (current or previous). • Familiarity with CUDA, SDRs, embedded SW, networks, DevOps/CI/CD, Docker/containers. • Additional coding skills in C++, Rust, Java, Go, or NodeJS. • Experience with modeling & simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, or software-in-the-loop environments. • Knowledge of defence architectures and standards (OMS, SOSA, Link-16). Why Join as the Lead Software Engineer - Radar? • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. • Competitive salary, generous stock options, relocation support, and annual bonus program. • Additional perks: daily catered lunch, unlimited PTO. • Be part of a fast-scaling company over a billion-dollar valuation. This is your chance to design and deliver radar software that moves from lab to field deployment, directly impacting mission success. If you’re ready to take on the challenge, we’d love to hear from you