Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience doing software development as an individual and team contributor for efforts involving highly technical applications, and progressively increasing responsibility in as many of the above areas as possible.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience (2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• Working experience with Unix/Linux programming environments.
• Working experience in junior to medium level proficiency in multiple software languages, such as Java, C/C++, and Python.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; candidates with an existing security clearance are preferred (TS SCI)

Responsibilities

• Working with Linux computing environments, common databasing schemes, networking practices, messaging formats and strategies, and programming in multiple software languages, such as C/C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python.
• Supporting programs employing modern software development and test approaches and methods to include, but not necessarily be limited to, agile development, waterfall, prototyping, iterative and incremental development, spiral development, rapid application development, and ability to apply to quick-reaction capability (QRC) development efforts.
• Supporting full software lifecycle projects, including requirements definition, design, software development, implementation, and test & verification as related to programs supporting the U.S. Government.
• Developing software and algorithms, machine-learning algorithms, or artificial intelligence techniques and applying them to digital RF signal processing, RF engineering or spectrum theory, communication systems, electronic warfare, SIGINT processing, or related areas is also a plus.
• Implementing basic software/application security, information assurance, confidentiality, integrity, and availability requirements (and associated compliance regimes) for software to be delivered to the U.S. Government in support of real-world mission requirements.
• Comfortable taking direction from more senior developers and working with minimal management oversight in small multi-disciplinary teams striving to achieve specific goals in mission-relevant timelines for the U.S. Government.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry-standard databases such as PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of common messaging formats such as Google Protocol Buffer and JSON and messaging brokers such as ActiveMQ and ZMQ
• Experience using JavaScript Libraries such as Bokeh.js and Leaflet.js
• Basic USRP knowledge
• Familiarity with build tools such as Gradle and/or Maven
• Comfortable with git and git branching/code review models.
• Comfortable with web servlets, web sockets, and web servers (ie: Glassfish)
• Familiarity with the development of U.S. Government statements of work, work breakdown structures, performance work plans, and related contract technical scope documents for software development efforts.
• Experience supporting software development efforts for U.S. Government clients and demonstrated performance as a developer within multi-disciplinary teams
• Sound problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills. Must have experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).
• Must be a self-starter and have a willingness to work with others to conceptualize and develop innovative solutions to complex software challenges
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to participate in and lead multi-disciplinary lead teams of diverse professional
• Knowledge of software and algorithm development, machine-learning algorithm development, or artificial intelligence techniques applied to digital RF signal processing, RF engineering or spectrum theory, communication systems, electronic warfare, SIGINT processing, or related areas.