Job Title: Software Engineer (Real-Time Data Systems & Integration)
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our team in developing a mission-critical data gateway. This system acts as an intermediary for ingesting real-time telemetry and proprietary sensor data from remote platforms, dispatching it to centralized data centers, and managing live video streaming. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong core programming skills to work on high-performance networking and real-time data integration projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist in implementing a comprehensive Real-Time HTTPS API for specialized sensor data and automated reporting.
- Support the development of asynchronous UDP listeners to process standardized metadata formats and proprietary data streams.
- Help refine a video engine using FFmpeg to support compliant H.264 streams with embedded metadata, maintaining low latency.
- Implement standardized 'self-healing' logic, such as automated reconnection policies and data transmission frequency controls.
- Contribute to a web-based dashboard for real-time monitoring and configuration of stream parameters like bitrate and resolution.
- Develop logic for telemetry, flight status, and sensor-specific web services.
- Assist in the collection of test evidence and log analysis to validate system integration.
- Ensure the gateway meets performance stability and data integrity standards during system acceptance testing.
Essential Skills
- Experienced in Python and knowledge or interest in asyncio for concurrent programming.
- Experience building real‑time HTTP APIs with frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST, and data validation libraries such as Pydantic.
- Understanding of UDP/IP and TCP/IP networking, or similar technologies.
- Experience with real‑time video pipelines using tools like FFmpeg, GStreamer, RTP/RTSP, MPEG‑TS, HLS, or H.264.
- Experience working with RESTful APIs, asynchronous HTTP clients, and standard authentication methods such as JWT.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Exposure to web‑based dashboards for real‑time monitoring and configuration, with adjacency to API‑driven UIs and modern frontend frameworks.
- Interest in remote sensing, UAV/RPAS technology, or maritime surveillance systems.
- Basic knowledge of geospatial data (GeoJSON, WGS84) for real-time mapping and target annotation.
- Experience with version control and collaborative documentation tools like Jira and Confluence.
Work Environment
The work environment is initially heavy on-site for design phases and can transition to heavy or fully remote work. This role offers the chance to work on real‑time, mission‑critical systems, where software interacts directly with live sensor data, video streams, and networked devices. This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy backend systems, networking, and streaming data and want to grow into areas like async Python, video pipelines, and resilient system design while working closely with a lead developer.
Use the following link to book time with a Recruiter to discuss this role further: https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/CxcdJ-NZ
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Bingen, WA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $64.90 - $81.73/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a hybrid position in Bingen,WA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.
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Posting ID: JP-006067769
