Radar Software Engineer III

About this role

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Mission Solutions

Powering Decision

Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions

By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra is seeking an experienced Software Engineer III with deep expertise in C/C++ and radar sensor data processing to help advance the next generation of our industry‑leading Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I) product line. In this role, you will work hands-on within a large, mature C++ codebase that is being modernized to operate in a contemporary, containerized ecosystem.

You will join the Product Innovation organization, contributing to the development, evolution, and operational sustainment of mission‑critical C2I applications deployed globally. This position is well suited for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems in large-scale systems and who want to influence long-term architecture in a high‑impact, real‑world environment.
If you are motivated by deep technical challenges, system-level thinking, and meaningful national security work, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and modernize major components of a large C++ codebase, with emphasis on sensor and radar data processing applications
• Work within modern cloud and containerized environments, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
• Lead or contribute to architectural decisions, refactoring initiatives, performance tuning, and modernization ef...