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Lead Software Engineer NAVWAR Applications

Safran
Ankeny, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $100,000 - $160,000

The Opportunity :

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will take ownership of implementing technical solutions for NAVWAR, EW, PNT / GNSS Threat Simulation, and related technologies. Your role will involve leading research and development efforts to implement new features, execute platform integrations, and ensure the validation and verification of system performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality systems. This position reports to the Engineering Manager, based in our Ankeny, IA office.

Our Technology :

Safran Federal Systems providesResilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT)solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies.

How I will Contribute :

  • Develop software for high performance GNSS simulation systems.
  • Validate, test, and document new or existing codebases
  • Communicate with sensors and other hardware systems, including low latency and precision time applications.
  • Optimize code for deployment on devices with constrained computing power and storage
  • Write software to communicate with sensors and other hardware systems, including low latency and precision time applications
  • Implement and improve GNSS targeting algorithms to our current and future products.
  • Provide on-site technical expertise during system deployments, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
  • We value individuals who are proactive, structured, and analytical problem-solvers. You should enjoy working closely with a small team of specialists, where collaboration is key to our success.

What You Bring to the role :

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in a related role.
  • Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in Computer Engineering, aerospace engineering, software engineering, or related engineering degree from an accredited institution
  • Experience with modern C / C , Qt, Linux, networking protocols, and Python.
  • Knowledge of Git, Gitlab, or equivalent source control and CI / CD tools required
  • Experience with software architectures, open architectures, and software design
  • Experience with GNSS receivers, SDRs, and other navigation systems / sensors preferred
  • Experience working with digital hardware (usage of flashers, JTAG, oscilloscopes, etc.) preferred
  • Speaking / Presentation / Dialogue Skills white board, small and large group presentations; high degree of comfort speaking senior military and staff personnel;ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals; intuitive ability to pivot from presentation to dialogue as appropriate.
  • Demonstrated strong customer focus, ownership, urgency, and drive, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies
  • Self-motivated, and ability to self-prioritize effectively to achieve goals, comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Secret level security clearance required or able to be obtained within one year of hire
  • US Citizenship required
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • The person in this position needs to have an ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • About Safran Federal Systems :

    Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as aWinner of the Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2024 Award.

    In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.

    In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press releasehere.

    Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.

    Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

    Salary : $100,000 - $160,000

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