Lead Embedded Software Engineer

FTS Inc
Rochester, NY

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This cuttingedge organization has the resources and modern product line of a large corporation but has a small company feel with an incredible culture and a clear vision for the future.

We are seeking an intuitive individual to take on the role of a Lead Software Engineer to provide technical team leadership and hands-on solutions through design and development of robust and resilient code.

How I will Contribute:

  • Develop software for high performance GNSS simulation systems.
  • Validate, test, and document new or existing codebases
  • Communicate with sensors and other hardware systems, including low latency and precision time applications.
  • Optimize code for deployment on devices with constrained computing power and storage
  • Write software to communicate with sensors and other hardware systems, including low latency and precision time applications
  • Implement and improve GNSS targeting algorithms to our current and future products.
  • Provide on-site technical expertise during system deployments, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
  • We value individuals who are proactive, structured, and analytical problem-solvers. You should enjoy working closely with a small team of specialists, where collaboration is key to our success.

What You Bring to the role:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in a related role.
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Computer Engineering, aerospace engineering, software engineering, or related engineering degree from an accredited institution
  • Experience with modern C/C++, Qt, Linux, networking protocols, and Python.
  • Knowledge of Git, Gitlab, or equivalent source control and CI/CD tools required
  • Experience with software architectures, open architectures, and software design
  • Experience with GNSS receivers, SDRs, and other navigation systems/sensors preferred
  • Experience building latency sensitive systems with a strong understanding of low level aspects
  • Experience working with digital hardware (usage of flashers, JTAG, oscilloscopes, etc.) preferred
  • Speaking/ Presentation/ Dialogue Skills - white board, small and large group presentations; high degree of comfort speaking senior military and staff personnel; ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical individuals; intuitive ability to pivot from presentation to dialogue as appropriate.
  • Demonstrated strong customer focus, ownership, urgency, and drive, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies
  • Self-motivated, and ability to self-prioritize effectively to achieve goals, comfortable with ambiguity.
  • Secret level security clearance required or able to be obtained within one year of hire
  • US Citizenship required
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • The person in this position needs to have an ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k) 6% Match
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Posted 2026-07-30

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