Applied Physical Sciences (APS) is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Groton, CT team.

APS works on exciting, technically challenging problems for a variety of national-security and commercial customers. Examples include:

  • SONAR signal processing and tracking software for U.S. Navy vessels.
  • Autonomous signal processing for unmanned underwater platforms.
  • Control algorithms for seismic survey and acoustic source arrays used for oil exploration.
  • Embedded software for long-endurance low-power maritime systems.

Candidates will apply strong mathematical and problem-solving skills to all stages of software development for these and other projects.

Candidates will work with a multidisciplinary team on a variety of projects allowing for unique growth opportunities and learning experiences.  At APS you will work in a small company environment where technical excellence is rewarded and an entrepreneurial spirit is encouraged, and you will have the chance to work directly with colleagues and customers that value innovation and creativity.

Required skills and experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • 3+ years of related software development experience (or 2+ years with Master’s degree)
  • Ability to design and develop software from conceptual or algorithmic description
  • Fluency in C and C++ programming languages
  • Proficiency in MATLAB
  • Comfortable with object-oriented concepts and implementation
  • Experience developing software in Windows and Linux environments
  • Familiarity with version control (Git, Subversion)

Also beneficial:

  • Appreciation for clean, elegant code
  • Working knowledge of Python, including standard scientific computing libraries
  • Experience building user interfaces in Qt and/or QML
  • Background in signal processing, as involved in acoustics, radar, or similar field
  • Experience in GPU computing and optimization (CUDA)
  • Embedded and/or real-time programming experience
  • Ability to optimize code for resource-limited platforms
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks and patterns (GoogleTest or similar)

APS, a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Dynamics Corporation, offers a small company environment including competitive salary, excellent benefits, and comfortable working conditions.  An immediate position is open in the Groton, CT or Arlington, VA office.  Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and application using the form below, fax them to 860-448-3075, Attn: Janet, or mail to the company address. Please reference the requisition number and title of the position in the subject line of your submission.

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Job Category: Engineering Software Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Arlington VA Groton CT

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