DescriptionDatron World Communications designs and manufactures advanced tactical radio systems and integrated communications solutions supporting military, government, and mission-critical operations worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have delivered reliable HF and VHF radio systems engineered for performance in demanding environments.
Datron is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior C# Software Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of cross-platform radio control software solutions using C# and .NET technologies. The position plays a key role in achieving the company’s strategic product objectives and delivering high-quality solutions to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate daily with project managers, radio firmware developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to define and refine software requirements.
- Develop and execute realistic, achievable project plans, including resource allocation and schedule milestones.
- Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform desktop applications (Windows, macOS, Linux) used to configure and control HF and VHF radio systems.
- Participate in the design and development of cross-platform mobile applications (Android and iOS) that interface with HF and VHF radio systems via web services.
- Enhance existing software products by resolving defects and implementing new features to meet evolving customer needs.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to established coding standards and best practices.
- Partner with Quality and Test Engineering teams to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance software products.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development best practices, and guide adoption where appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in C# and .NET 5/6 (or later).
- Demonstrated leadership experience on complex software development projects. Extensive experience developing cross-platform desktop applications using .NET frameworks (e.g., Avalonia, GtkSharp).
- Experience with front-end frameworks and design patterns, including WPF, MVC, and MVVM.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally in support of customer installations and deployments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Experience with tactical HF/VHF radio control systems and familiarity with industry-standard protocols such as STANAG 4591, STANAG 5066, STANAG 5064, and VITA-49.
- Familiarity with ASP.NET and server-side web application development.
- Experience with cross-platform mobile development using Xamarin, .NET MAUI, or JavaScript frameworks.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira.
Datron World Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.