Software Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, document, test, maintain, and debug software applications and systems containing logical and mathematical solutions
• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with hardware engineers and equipment designers in the planning and development of software systems
• Analyze user needs and system capabilities to resolve software and system-related issues
• Prepare operating instructions and develop utility programs, compilers, assemblers, and operating systems as needed
• Ensure compliance with software engineering standards and best practices
• Set up and maintain software testbeds for space network emulation capabilities
• Develop and manage containerized software environments using Docker, Podman, and related technologies
• Support software visualization development including dashboards, databases, webpages, and Grafana integrations
• Perform software testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and strategy implementation
• Support CI/CD toolsets and automation initiatives
• Integrate software with existing systems and evaluate emerging technologies for implementation
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to support research and development objectives
• Support Linux-based development and operational environments
• Maintain documentation and support software reliability and usability improvements

Skills:

• Java and Python Development
• Linux Operating System and Scripting
• Software Containers (Docker, Podman, etc.)
• Software Visualization Development
• CI/CD and Automation Toolsets
• Network Testbed Environment Experience
• Object-Oriented Design and Analysis
• Software Testing and Debugging
• Software Reliability and Risk Analysis
• Front-End GUI Development
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience with Java, JavaScript, and Python programming
• 5+ years of Linux platform development experience
• 5+ years of experience with Linux OS and scripting
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting, debugging, and implementing strategies
• 5+ years of experience implementing and operating communication testbed hardware based on high-level specifications
• 5+ years of experience with software visualization development including dashboards and webpages
• 5+ years of experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
• Experience working within network testbed environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting software automation and CI/CD processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience with embedded programming
• Experience with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and OSPF
• Experience with software-defined networking or traditional networking technologies
• Experience with open-source networking platforms
• C/C++ programming experience
• Experience supporting embedded board software/firmware development
• Experience with space systems or space-based networks
• Experience with Bash, AWK, or additional scripting/programming languages
• Active Secret clearance or higher preferred

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field — Required
• Master’s degree in related technical discipline — Preferred
• Clearance: Interim clearance sufficient to start. Active Secret clearance or higher is highly preferred
• Work Location: Candidate should expect to work onsite at least 4 days per week. Additional onsite work may be required based on program needs
• Interview Process: Initial Zoom interview followed by a second-round in-person interview with the wider team. Local candidates are preferred initially