Software Engineer

ELTA North America (ELTA NA) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and support of innovative electronic systems for the United States government and Israel’s Ministry of Defense. ELTA NA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Software Engineer. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge software systems and collaborate with both overseas and U.S. teams to ensure the successful integration of software solutions that meet U.S. defense requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of innovative projects, with responsibilities spanning software development, integration, and customization for U.S. defense applications. Expect up to 10% travel, including to the middle east, for on-site collaboration and integration efforts.

Location

Annapolis Junction, MD

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Develop and customize software solutions to adapt defense software developed overseas for U.S. defense applications.

·       Work closely with overseas development teams and U.S. defense stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and functionality of software systems in accordance with U.S. defense standards.

·       Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.

·       Perform software integration, testing, and validation to ensure that all systems meet performance, security, and compliance requirements for U.S. defense contracts.

·       Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including software specifications, design documents, and user manuals.

·       Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software code to enhance system performance and address any compatibility issues.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers and hardware engineers, to ensure end-to-end system integration.

·       Assist in the certification process for software systems, ensuring compliance with U.S. military standards and regulations.

·       Stay informed about the latest trends in software engineering, cybersecurity, and defense technologies, and recommend improvements to enhance product capabilities.

·       Provide ongoing software support, troubleshooting, and enhancements after deployment, ensuring long-term success and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in the defense or aerospace industries.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or similar languages commonly used in defense software systems.
• Experience with real-time systems and multithreaded programming.
• Basic understanding of working with sensor data (radar, EO/IR, LiDAR, etc.).
• Familiarity with data acquisition, filtering, and sensor fusion concepts.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) software development and cybersecurity standards, such as NIST 800-53, FIPS 140-2, and others.
• Experience with collaborative development environments such as Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work on large-scale, complex software systems.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with international teams and U.S. stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including periodic trips to Israel for technical collaboration and integration activities.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Active US security clearance.
• training in signal processing, autonomous systems or computer vision.
• Experience with radar data processing or integration.
• Familiarity with RF signal chain and radar cross-section concepts.
• Experience implementing or tuning Kalman filters, track association, or sensor fusion frameworks.
• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like VxWorks, QNX, or RTEMS used in military systems.
• Understanding of MIL-STD-1553, CAN bus, or other military communication protocols.
• Familiarity with electro-optical and infrared sensors, image processing techniques, or real-time video analysis.
• Previous work on military platforms, autonomous vehicles, or defense systems integration.
• Ability to collaborate with hardware, systems, and radar engineers.
• Good documentation and communication.  
• Fluency in Hebrew.
• Previous experience with cross-cultural teams or international software development projects.

·       Travel: 10%

ELTA – NA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US Citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance is required.