Software Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Software Engineer

Clearance Level:  Interim secret sufficient to start. - Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance - Must be US Citizen due to the nature of the work. 

Location: Although this position is hybrid you must be within 100 miles of Lexington MA to be considered for this role

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a  Software Engineer  to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The Software Engineer will work with a team that supports the Department of Defense (DoD) by designing and developing modern sensor systems and components to enable a ballistic missile defense system. The team needs a software engineer to develop advanced sensor control and signal processing systems. Software will be developed within a modern, object-oriented, modular open-systems architecture primarily using C++, Linux, and publish-subscribe middleware. The focus will be primarily on software for controlling radars, but could also extend to telemetry and optical systems.

Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years - Software/Algorithm Development
• 5 years - C/C++ Programming
• 5 years - C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
• 5 years - Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 5 years - Linux OS and scripting
• 5 years - Operating Systems (Linux OR Unix)

Nice to Have

• Backend Programming (SQL)
• GIT/GITHUB
• GUI Development
• Java
• MATLAB
• Python
• Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
• XML and SQL
• Hardware and Software Integration

Required Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of C++ object-oriented programming with several years experience applying this knowledge to complex software architectures
• Proven ability to quickly and effectively learn new technologies and programming languages, adapt to new environments and methodologies, and work outside one's own comfort zone
• Experience with modern software development practices (e.g. spiral development), version control systems, debugging tools, and coordination/collaboration tools
• Experience with software development within a Linux/UNIX environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other programming/scripting languages such as Java, C, Python, MATLAB, and shell scripting
• Experience with publish-subscribe middleware, parallel programming, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with UNIX-like operating system architectures, network programming, and real-time programming
• Familiarity with the architecture of x86-based computer hardware
• Familiarity with basic UNIX system and network configuration and administration to the extent that it aids in software development
• Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn about, processing and control of active sensing technologies such as Radars
• Desire and ability to participate in field testing which may involve travel (Huntsville or Kwaj)

Work location: Hybrid - Individual works from home or off-site for a portion of their schedule and within a routinely commutable distance from the Lexington facility. Candidates should expect to be onsite 3 days a week on average.
Interview process: Initial pre-screen with hiring manager. If the candidate advances to the next round, interviews will be with the Division Leaders and Technical Staff Team.
Clearance level: Interim secret sufficient to start.- Must be US Citizen

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer