About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Defense & Aerospace.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking engineers for Sensor / Electronic Warfare (EW) software development across open ranks (entry to senior). You will design, implement, test, and integrate software for sensor and EW systems used in defense and aerospace applications. Typical responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain software for sensor processing and EW functions
• Implement real-time and embedded software components (firmware, drivers, middleware)
• Integrate algorithms with hardware-in-the-loop and sensor platforms
• Collaborate with systems engineers, signal processing teams, and hardware engineers
• Write unit and integration tests; participate in design reviews and code reviews
• Produce technical documentation, run test campaigns, and support field integration

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What We’re Looking For

We recruit engineers across experience levels who can work on complex sensor and EW problems. Strong candidates typically have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field (BS/MS/PhD depending on rank)
• Experience with embedded or real-time software development
• Familiarity with electronic warfare or sensor processing concepts
• Strong problem-solving skills and a systems-oriented mindset
• Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

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Preferred / Helpful Skills

• Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with Python or scripting for test automation and tooling
• Working knowledge of Linux, RTOS environments, or hardware interfaces
• Experience with signal processing, DSP algorithms, or RF systems
• Familiarity with source control (Git), CI tools, and software QA practices

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Location & Logistics

• Location: Tucson, AZ (on-site or hybrid as required by the Confidential Client)
• This role is posted as full-time and open rank (entry through senior levels)
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship policies (if any) will be determined by the Confidential Client during interview/offer steps

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Why Join

• Work on mission-driven sensor and EW projects that impact real-world systems
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across software, hardware, and systems disciplines
• Opportunity to progress across technical career levels and gain domain expertise

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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