Software Engineer - XR

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• The Sr. Software Engineer role can be worked in the following Locations: Merrimack, NH (Preferred), Roanoke, VA (Secondary), Washington, DC Area (Tertiary), or Remote with up to 25% of travel on an as needed basis to Merrimack, NH Required
• We are seeking an accomplished Embedded Software SME with expertise in Extended Reality (XR) and advanced visual systems to join our innovative Research & Development organization, developing the next generation of Warfighter-borne visual systems.
• In this role, you will drive the architecture, development, and integration of next generation embedded software solutions supporting immersive visual technologies for mission focused applications.
• You will work at the intersection of real time embedded systems, computer vision, sensor fusion, and XR display technologies.
• This role is ideal for someone who likes hands-on work, excels in complex system environments, and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of human machine interaction.
• Lead design and development of embedded software for XR and visual system platforms, including AR/VR/MR display systems, sensor pipelines, and real time rendering components.
• Serve as the technical authority for embedded architecture, device level software, and low-level system integration across hardware, firmware, and application layers.
• Develop system requirements, interface definitions, and design documentation that ensure scalability, performance, and reliability in mission critical environments.
• Integrate embedded XR software with optical systems, imaging sensors, inertial measurement units, tracking systems, and display hardware.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, optical, and systems engineering, to deliver cohesive and high performance visual solutions.
• Drive technology maturation efforts, evaluate emerging technologies, and guide R&D investments in XR and advanced visual systems.
• Mentor engineering teams and contribute to best practices, development standards, and technical reviews.
• Support prototype buildouts, system demos, and field evaluations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain an Active DOD Secret Clearance, per ITAR regulations
• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development for high performance or real time systems.

Required Skills:

• Expertise with C/C++, embedded Linux/RTOS, and hardware centric development workflows.
• Proven experience with XR technologies, including AR/VR/MR headsets, optical systems, camera pipelines, or visual inertial tracking.
• Deep understanding of graphics pipelines, GPU/accelerator programming, or real time rendering concepts.
• Strong systems-level thinking and ability to lead designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to plan and track development efforts using Agile Software techniques in Jira.
• Software troubleshooting and regression testing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team across several sites.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, OpenXR, Vulkan, or similar XR/graphics frameworks.
• Knowledge of computer vision, sensor fusion, or real time signal processing.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or safety critical system development.
• Familiarity with model-based design tools, simulation environments, or digital twin ecosystems.
• Background in leading multidisciplinary teams or serving in technical leadership roles.
• Experience with three and six-degree-of-freedom extended reality systems.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.