Senior Software Engineer - Integration

Description Fortem Technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (C++) to lead the integration of third-party sensors and mitigation systems into Fortem’s established SkyDome Family of Systems. In this role, you will design and build robust C++ software that connects new radar, RF, EO/IR, acoustic, and mitigator hardware into Fortem’s command-and-control platform, enabling rapid onboarding of best-in-class third-party technology alongside Fortem’s own TrueView sensors and DroneHunter interceptors.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement C++ (C++17 or higher) software that integrates third-party sensors (radar, RF, EO/IR, acoustic) and mitigation systems (RF jammers, kinetic interceptors) into the SkyDome command-and-control platform.
• Develop and maintain driver/interface layers, SDKs, and protocol adapters (e.g., ASTERIX, NMEA, proprietary vendor APIs) for new sensor and mitigator integrations.
• Partner with hardware, systems engineering, and product teams to define integration requirements and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Build and maintain automated test harnesses to validate sensor and mitigator data fidelity and system-level performance.
• Debug and resolve real-time data processing and multi-threading issues across distributed sensor networks.
• Participate in design and code reviews, upholding high standards for reliability and maintainability.
• Support field testing and deployment of newly integrated capabilities at customer sites.
• Other engineering duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Software Engineering or other engineering leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in C++, with required proficiency in C++17 or higher.
• Experience integrating third-party hardware/sensors (radar, RF, EO/IR, acoustic) via serial, Ethernet, or custom protocols.
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded, real-time, and networked systems programming.
• Experience developing in Linux-based environments.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with hardware and systems teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with counter-UAS, radar, or other defense/aerospace systems.
• Familiarity with ASTERIX, DDS, ROS/ROS2, or similar sensor fusion middleware.
• Experience with sensor fusion, track correlation, or multi-sensor data processing.
• Active or ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
• Experience with containerized deployment (Docker/Kubernetes).

About Us Fortem Technologies is the global leader in airspace security, delivering advanced solutions that protect against today’s autonomous aerial threats while ensuring the safety of tomorrow’s advanced air mobility. Fortem’s AI-powered SkyDome® Family of Systems combines TrueView™ sensors, command-and-control software, and autonomous DroneHunter® interceptors to defend military, government, and commercial operations worldwide from hostile or unauthorized drones. Fortem is the only company authorized to deploy a drone-on-drone kinetic interceptor in U.S. airspace, and its technology has been validated in operational deployments across Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia.

Headquartered in Lindon, Utah, Fortem is privately held and backed by Lockheed Martin, DCVC, Toshiba, AE Industrial Partners, AIM13, Signia Venture Partners, and others.

Fortem Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We believe that diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.