Software Engineer 2

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems, including processing‑intensive analytics, advanced algorithm development, extremely large data sets, real‑time systems, and business management information systems. Work may be performed independently or within a team environment.

Responsibilities include:
• Reviewing and testing software components to verify adherence to design specifications and documenting results
• Troubleshooting and resolving software problem reports
• Applying appropriate software development and design methodologies
• Providing input to system‑level design, including hardware/software trade‑offs, reuse strategies, and COTS/GOTS integration
• Performing requirements analysis and translating system‑level requirements into software‑level specifications

Required Capabilities
The Software Engineer must be capable of:
• Analyzing user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements
• Debugging existing software and correcting defects
• Recommending improvements to documentation and software development standards
• Designing and coding new software or modifying existing software to add capabilities
• Integrating existing software into new or updated systems or environments
• Developing data queries for existing or proposed data repositories
• Writing or reviewing software and system documentation
• Serving as a lead at the appropriate level for the development process being used
• Designing or implementing database or data repository interfaces and queries
• Developing or implementing algorithms to meet or exceed performance and functional standards
• Assisting with development and execution of software test procedures
• Developing solutions by analyzing system performance standards, collaborating with users and system engineers, evaluating workflow and system processes, and identifying potential issues
• Modifying existing software to correct errors, improve performance, or support new hardware
• Designing, developing, and modifying software using mathematical or scientific models to evaluate and predict performance and consequences of design decisions
• Designing or implementing complex algorithms while adhering to strict timing, resource, or interface constraints; ensuring quality control on team products
• Implementing recommendations for improved documentation and development process standards
• Overseeing one or more software development teams and ensuring work is completed within the constraints of the project development process
• Working with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive requirements and obtain information on system limitations, capabilities, and performance needs
• Ensuring equipment and installation specifications are met for operational performance

Salary: $195,000-$205,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed.

, Required Skills

Qualifications (Level 2)

• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Software Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution

• Four (4) years of additional SWE experience may substitute for the degree

Required Technical Skills

• Development role supporting the Abyss team

• Proficiency in C++, JavaScript, and Python (preferred)

• Potential for telework (as mission allows)

Additional Required Technical Experience

• C++ — 2 years

• Java — 4 years

• Python — 1 year

• Linux Development Environment — 1 year

• Circuit‑Switched and Mobile Telephony — 5 years

, About Tensley Consulting, Inc.
About Tensley Tensley Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on mission engineering in support of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Our team consists of System Engineers, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Signals Analysts performing work throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
Equal Opportunity, Diversity Inclusion We aim to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic.

Benefits Include
100% paid medical coverage with HSA and company contribution
100% paid vision, dental, short-term, and long-term premium
12% 401(k) contribution (not a match)
Education and training budget
6 weeks and 3 days of PTO
And much more!

Come grow with us!