Software Engineer
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
- Support the Operations and Radio Frequency (RF) countermeasures sections to research, design, develop and/or modify existing in-house software.
- Stay up to date on emerging threats through provided reporting.
- Research and propose software solutions to counter those threats.
- Collaborate with field users from design through implementation of in-house developed software.
- Work closely with technicians and hardware engineers to develop innovative software solutions.
- Focus primarily on research and development of equipment required to detect and locate threats posed to the U.S. Government by emerging technologies.
- Work with other Department of State organizations to determine and understand the vulnerabilities associated with (but not limited to) GSM, GPRS, CDMA, IEEE 802.15, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi), Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Zwave.
Requirements
Clearance: Top Secret w/SCI eligibility
Ability to work remotely: No, * Must have a current Interim Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government final TOP SECRET Personnel Security Clearance and be able to qualify for SCI access.
- Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals.
- Must have at least three (3) years of experience working in software engineering, and a bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a similar field.
- Must be able to develop high-performance code using C/C++, Java, JavaScript, SQL, and Python.
- Must have experience with Linux software development. Must have some experience with computer graphic APIs such as OpenGL.
- Must understand software defined radio systems.
- Must possess intermediate skills using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
- Must understand and/or have experience programming on Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or similar hardware platforms.
- Must understand the Internet of Things (IOT) and the latest associated trends.
- Must demonstrate a good attitude and be able to w ork independently and as a member of a team.
- Must have a strong attention for detail and be able to multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
- Office Environment.
Travel
- Up to 10%
- Required to travel OCONUS to conduct installation, training, or maintenance at Department of State diplomatic facilities.
- Domestic travel may be required for training and program coordination.
Benefits & conditions
A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you can put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.
Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer's expectations.