Jr. Software Developer - Infrared Systems

Overview

Resonant Sciences LLC has an immediate opening for an entry-level Software Developer with a BS or MS in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field 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. This person will work alongside senior scientists and engineers to build and maintain software tools, data pipelines, and visualization systems that support the company's infrared science and sensor integration projects.

A core part of this role is taking proven Python prototypes and porting them to production-quality C++ or Rust for improved performance, stability, and deployability.

• The Junior Developer will write and maintain Python code for scientific data processing, analysis, and visualization, and critically, will translate mature Python-based engineering tools into performant C++ or Rust implementations.
• This includes profiling Python code to identify bottlenecks, designing equivalent implementations in compiled languages that preserve numerical accuracy, and building clean interfaces so that scientists and engineers can continue to interact with the tools without needing to work in C++ or Rust directly.
• They will also contribute to data pipeline development, hardware interface software, and documentation of reproducible workflows.

• Strong proficiency in Python and demonstrated experience in C++ or Rust (or both).
• Understanding the practical considerations of porting scientific code:
  • Memory management
  • Numerical precision
  • Dependency handling and build systems
• Coursework or project experience in at least one of the following is expected:
  • Infrared or electro-optical physics
  • Atmospheric science, signal processing
  • Image processing or computer vision
  • Scientific computing and numerical methods
  • The key requirement is someone who can bridge the gap between rapid prototyping in Python and production-grade compiled code, while having enough physics or engineering intuition to understand the science behind what they are building.

• This is a small team where a new team member will receive direct mentorship from senior technical staff but will also be expected to:
• Take ownership of work products and deliverables quickly.
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently once pointed in the right direction.
• Should be eager to learn domain-specific science on the job and not be intimidated by unfamiliar physics.
• Experience with any of the following will stand out:
  • Python/C++ interoperability tools (pybind
    11, ctypes, CFFI) or Python/Rust bindings (PyO3, maturin), build systems and tool chains (CMake, Cargo), performance profiling and optimization, version control with Git, working with HDF5, NetCDF, or other scientific data formats, and Linux development environments.

• Familiarity with GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL), radiative transfer codes, camera calibration, coordinate transformations, or 3D geometry.
• Prior internship or project work in a defense, aerospace, or government research setting. Experience with real-time data processing or embedded systems.

• U.S. Citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a Secret security clearance.

• 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.

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.

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.