
Software Engineer
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Resonant Sciences LLC has an immediate opening for a Software Engineer to join our Dayton, Ohio team. The position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced elite team whose primary mission is to support our Nation's War Fighters. The candidate for this position shall be a self-starter who can work independently, unsupervised, and with little guidance. The candidate will have an opportunity to be a member of a world-class team consisting of talented and dedicated engineers, technicians, and professionals who work together to interrupt and challenge the status quo to design and develop state-of-the-art technologies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Resonant is seeking a Software Engineer candidate to join a multi-discipline engineering team that supports our proprietary robotic zonal radar system. We are seeking engineers with education and experience to work in a fast-paced environment developing customer-facing C++ GUI applications as well as back-end hardware interfacing and robot control routines.
The selected engineer will have responsibility for and should have expertise in the following areas:
- Cross-platform GUI design utilizing Qt6 and modern C++ targeting desktop platforms.
- Transitioning engineering-level interfaces to professional designs.
- Developing flexible and extensible customer-facing software applications.
- Developing C++/Python hardware drivers for devices communicating via USB and/or Ethernet.
- Accelerating and porting Python and/or MATLAB algorithms to C++.
- Porting existing Python Qt applications to C++.
- Interacting with customers to determine needs and desires as well as to continually improve user experience with software.
- Collaborating with analysts and designers in the development and initiation of new software programs and applications.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience developing software applications in C++ and Python.
- Experience developing and maintaining cross-platform GUI applications using frameworks such as Qt.
- Experience with cross-platform build systems such as CMake.
- Strong understanding of software design principles.
- Experience using Git/Gitlab for source control and project management.
- Writing and communication skills with experience contributing to and/or making technical presentations to internal and external customers.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MS Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
- Familiarity with QML and its interaction with C++ Qt.
- Experience with Gitlab CI/CD.
- Experience wit GPU accelerated processing (CUDA/OpenCL).
- Familiarity with web-based front-end frameworks such as React and Angular.
- Shell scripting and automation skills.
- Experience debugging and troubleshooting performance and software issues.
CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY CLEARANCE:
- U.S. Citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a Secret security clearance.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Become part of a high-tech work environment that is highly impactful, exciting, and collaborative.
- Flexible working environment that enables our employees to balance work and personal life.
- A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits with extremely low employee cost share for you and your eligible dependents.
- A well-funded Health Spending Account with standard account fees paid by Resonant Sciences.
- 10 Federal Holidays (6 Standard, 4 Floating).
- A flexible Paid Time Off plan for employees.
- A generous retirement plan, subject to plan, IRS and ERISA rules.
WHO ARE WE?
Resonant Sciences is a research and development firm with locations all over the United States, focused on developing and transitioning innovative technologies and solutions to developmental and operational platforms. Our areas of expertise include radome and antenna design and fabrication, custom electronic solutions, and RF measurements of materials, antennas, radomes, and subsystems. Our extensive capabilities include design and analysis, production, and ground and flight testing.
A career at Resonant Sciences means that you will be involved in the complete development life cycle, seeing your design evolve from development prototype to incorporating mission requirements to technical specifications into a finished product for field testing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Resonant Sciences is a research and development firm headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. We operate at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense, designing, building, and deploying advanced technologies that strengthen survivability and deliver mission advantage. Our work spans government and commercial sectors, where speed, precision, and innovation aren’t optional—they’re required. We operate at the intersection of three core domains—Advanced Apertures, Mission Systems, and Signature Systems & Diagnostics—and it’s in that overlap where the real breakthroughs happen. Our vertically integrated model and high-velocity culture let us design, build, test, and deploy faster than the fight evolves, turning bold ideas into fielded capabilities that give our customers the decisive edge. From dielectric to FSS, across air, sea, and ground, our Advanced Apertures team engineers radomes and antenna systems for more than survivability—they engineer performance. Every solution is built to withstand extremes, preserve low signatures, and enable mission-critical connectivity. With unmatched integration expertise, they design, deliver, and test hardware that doesn’t just work—it wins. Our Mission Systems team thrives in denied and degraded environments, delivering capabilities in concealed communications, interference mitigation, GPS De-Jam, Alt-PNT, and electronic warfare. From custom boards to ASICs, they bring advanced concepts to life with speed, precision, and combat-ready execution. The Signature Systems & Diagnostics team closes the loop, designing and building in-house solutions that span analysis, sponsor-led R&D, qualification testing, and production workflows. Whether in a cutting-edge lab or a high-stakes production floor, our systems deliver the precision, repeatability, and speed needed to validate what’s next. From concept to combat, Resonant Sciences delivers operational advantage—right now.