Lead Software Engineer (Client-Server)

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, aid in the treatment of cancer, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, support and protect soldiers, sailors, and pilots, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, help ensure the safety of imported foods and materials, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive Lead Software Engineer with expertise in client-server environment development and Agile development methodology. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, guiding a team of engineers in project planning, software development, and integration efforts of our software development initiatives in monitoring and control of antenna systems. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from prototyping architecture concepts to overseeing the deployment of monitoring and control software for complex antenna systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide guidance to a team of software engineers, including project planning, tasking, and monitoring of activities.
• Prototype and validate architecture concepts to ensure feasibility and performance.
• Administer software development tools, ensuring their availability and functionality (e.g., version control, issue tracking).
• Establish policies for branching, code review processes, and documentation standards for developers.
• Build and customize Linux operating systems (e.g., CentOS7, Rocky8) for both virtualized environments and bare hardware.
• Generate and build RPMs necessary for antenna systems and Monitoring & Control (M&C) software.
• Develop and support (M&C) software, including database design, application development, and integration with antenna hardware.
• Integrate customer systems with our software solutions, ensuring seamless operation and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BSCS) or Software Engineering (BSSE), or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in software development, with a focus on Linux-based systems and client-server environments.
• Strong proficiency in Linux administration and scripting languages such as Perl and Python
• Strength in C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and solve complex engineering problems.
• Proficient understanding of engineering processes and design tools; Agile development methodology using Microsoft DevOps is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions.
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Office and industry-standard development tools.
• Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a team.
• Experience in database design and management is a plus.
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a "U.S. Person" as defined under ITAR and EAR. In order to be a U.S. Person for ITAR and EAR purposes, you must (i) be a citizen or national of the United States; or (ii) be a lawful permanent resident of the United States; or (iii) a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Why Join Us: This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead software development efforts at the forefront of antenna systems and automation technologies. You will collaborate with talented engineers and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of aerospace and satellite communications.

Apply Now: If you are passionate about software engineering and advancing antenna technologies, we encourage you to apply. Join us in driving innovation and making a significant impact in the antenna industry.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.