Sr. Software Engineer - TS/SCI Poly required

EMTAK. LLC
Columbia, MD, United States
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Automation of Tests Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Communications Protocols Databases Software Debugging DevOps Performance Tuning Systems Development Life Cycle Queueing Systems Real Time Systems
+6 more
Kubernetes Information Technology Data Management Software Coding Docker Vmware

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to take leadership of multi-faceted mission critical system development, deployment and evolution. The successful candidate will analyze user requirements, develop new software, and enhance existing systems to meet the demands of modern satellite communication technologies. This role will involve working on complex algorithms and ensuring software quality through automated testing and debugging.

  • Analyze user requirements to derive software designs for new applications or modifications to existing software, ensuring the addition of new features and capabilities aligns with project goals.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable C++ code for satellite communication applications, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Design and implement database or data repository interfaces and queries to support the application’s data management needs.
  • Design and implement complex algorithms that adhere to strict timing, system resource, and interface constraints, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Integrate automated testing as part of the development lifecycle, implementing unit tests and other testing methodologies to ensure software quality.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, QA engineers, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in C++ development, with a solid understanding of real-time systems and performance optimization.
  • Experience with RF signals analysis or satellite communications system design and theory, with the ability to implement these concepts into software.
  • Familiarity with DevOps processes and tools, particularly in virtual (VMware) and containerized (Docker/Kubernetes) environments.
  • Experience with message queue implementation and communication protocols.

  • Final compensation depends on role responsibilities, candidate experience, skills, education, location, and contract requirements. Some positions may also offer overtime, shift differentials, or discretionary bonuses.

  • Twenty (20) years’ experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
  • Four (4) years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. *

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

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