ACARA Jobs
Senior/Principal Software Engineer
Apply- ID: 558033
- Posted: 3/10/2026
- Location: Cypress, CA
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Summary
Acara is seeking highly qualified candidates in Cypress California to fill a mid-level software engineer to support a space-based product line in a full-time position.
Most of the work will be performed on-site with some remote work possible. Some local travel may be required in the future.
You will work in a small software team developing GUI, GPU and other software supporting multiple products.
Responsibilities
- Involved with the design, development, analysis, testing and debugging of computer software applications and/or systems. May include Image and Signal Processing, Real-time, Firmware, Nuclear/Hi-Rel, FAA Certified, Database Design, Operating Systems, Operator/Machine Interface, or others. Develop software tools including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, and Internet-related tools. Determine hardware compatibility. Complete documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance. Interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications.
- Responsible for leading group of engineers on a technical activity and completion of activity on time and budget
- Design, develop, analyze, document and support testing of products, systems or subsystems
- May use computer-aided engineering or other design/analysis software in the performance of assignments. Review customer specifications and requirements, and under direction, develop designs to best support them, including cost as a key design variable
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Specify and evaluate supplier components, subsystems and services
- Drive the program design to cost and design for manufacture requirements
- Develop prototypes to retire key development risks
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- Participate in preparation of proposals
- Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Lead less-experienced engineers
Here's what you'll get:
Pay:
Senior - $130k-$160k
Principal: $150k - $195k
Shift: 1st
Shift: 1st
Schedule: 9x80 Monday-Friday
Sound like a good fit?
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About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance, or higher.
- 5-10 years of prior experience in the aerospace or defense industries.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering is preferred.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Strong capabilities in Visual Studio, C# and DotNET software.
- Prior experience with real-time and multi-threaded programming.
- Previous experience developing Graphical User Interfaces (GUI).
- Understanding of computer interfaces and communications (serial, UDP, DMA).
- Experience with GPU processors and CUDA is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Julia is highly desirable.
- Previous experience developing software under Windows, Linux, and FreeRTOS.
- Required computer languages: C, C++, C#, Python.
- Understanding Matlab is desirable.
- Image processing experience is highly desired.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.