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FishEye Software

Radar Software Engineer

Maynard, MA · On-site

$190K/yr

Improve system observability through logging, metrics, alerting, and operational dashboards ... contractual rates. This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance ...

Steampunk

LLMOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

Develop monitoring and observability components for LLM-based applications, including metrics ... limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills ...

Steampunk

LLMOps Engineer

Mclean, VA

$115K - $145K/yr

Develop monitoring and observability components for LLM-based applications, including metrics ... limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills ...

Steampunk

LLMOps Engineer

Mclean, VA

$115K - $145K/yr

Develop monitoring and observability components for LLM-based applications, including metrics ... limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills ...

General Atomics

Engineer VI

Poway, CA · On-site

$116K - $208K/yr

... contractual obligations. The engineer will also stay informed of industry trends and advance ... low observability (LO) features. * Collaborate with the external aerodynamics team to improve ...

GDIT

VDI EUC Engineer

Newington, VA · On-site

$148K - $201K/yr

Utilize monitoring and observability tools to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

Bell Techlogix

Senior Network Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$99K - $136K/yr

Develop proactive monitoring and observability strategies. * Drive reliability, availability, and ... Due to customer, contractual, regulatory, and/or export-control requirements, candidates must be U.

Bell Techlogix

Senior Network Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · Hybrid

$99K - $136K/yr

Develop proactive monitoring and observability strategies. * Drive reliability, availability, and ... Due to customer, contractual, regulatory, and/or export-control requirements, candidates must be U.

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How much do contractual observability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual observability engineer in the United States is $59.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.92 and $66.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Observability Engineer vs Site Reliability Engineer?

AspectContractual Observability EngineerSite Reliability Engineer
Primary FocusImplementing observability tools, monitoring, and logging systemsEnsuring system reliability, scalability, and performance
Skills & CertificationsMonitoring tools, scripting, cloud platformsSystems engineering, automation, incident management
Work EnvironmentDevOps teams, cloud environments, monitoring platformsOperations teams, production systems, automation tools
Industry UsageTech companies, SaaS providers, cloud servicesLarge-scale tech firms, internet services, cloud providers

While both roles involve technical expertise in cloud and systems, a Contractual Observability Engineer primarily focuses on implementing and maintaining observability tools, whereas a Site Reliability Engineer emphasizes system reliability and performance. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and skills to each role.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Observability Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,952 per year, or $59.6 per hour.
Radar Software Engineer

Radar Software Engineer

FishEye Software

Maynard, MA • On-site

$190K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

FishEye Software is seeking a Radar Software Engineer to develop and deliver advanced radar software solutions for mission-critical applications. In this role, you will contribute across the software lifecycle including development, automation, testing, integration, and performance optimization of real-time radar systems.
This position requires an Active Secret Clearance and is 100% on-site in Maynard, MA.
This opportunity is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain radar software applications, automation tools, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Design, implement, and optimize software components using Python and C++ for radar processing and real-time applications.
  • Develop and enhance automated testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and developer tooling.
  • Improve system observability through logging, metrics, alerting, and operational dashboards.
  • Enhance radar deployment systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Develop data processing, visualization, and file-generation utilities to support radar operations and analysis.
  • Optimize Linux-based systems and configuration management supporting real-time radar applications.
  • Collaborate across software, infrastructure, and operations teams to integrate and deliver radar capabilities.

Required Skills:
  • Active Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience (candidates with varying levels of experience will be considered).
  • Strong proficiency in Python and/or experience with C++ for software development, automation, performance optimization, or real-time applications.
  • Experience developing CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and software development infrastructure.
  • Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and working with database systems, including SQL/NoSQL technologies.
  • Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across software, infrastructure, and operations teams.

Desired Skills:
  • Experience supporting advanced radar systems including phased-array, tracking, surveillance, and/or other high-performance radar applications.

FishEye Software is proud to be recognized as one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work 2025. We offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; life insurance; paid vacation time, sick leave and holidays; 401(k) plan with company match - plus many more exceptional perks!
Salary Range:
The annual salary range for this position is $ 80,000 - $190,000 USD. The final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's education, experience, skills, certifications, and other relevant qualifications, as well as applicable client or government contractual rates.
This position requires eligibility to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance; ship is required. For more information visit the
FishEye's passion is building and supporting mission critical software and providing real time access to mission critical data. Come as you are, we welcome all applicants.
FishEye Software, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans, and participates in E-Verify. For information about our EOE and AAP programs visit .
* Please Note: FishEye does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.
FishEye Software may conduct background checks, criminal background investigation, and/or security clearance investigation through 3rd party organizations.

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