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# Software Engineer 2or3

- **Company:** Akina, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $241,000.0 - $320,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Booting (BIOS), Ubuntu (Operating System), CentOS, Configuration Management, Signals Intelligence, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Eclipse (Software), Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, GPS Navigation Devices, Hardware Interface Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Apache Maven, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Visual Studio Online, Serial Peripheral Interface, ReactJS, Openwrt, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Front End Software Development, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/32376de1-f733-4186-94a8-ebf6fdab58d5

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have extensive end-to-end software engineering experience across embedded and system layers, coupled with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to integrate and support complex hardware/software systems., * Proficiency in Java/Swing, Spring Tools Suite (STS), Eclipse, VS Code, and Maven.

 * Experience with Java Fire / legacy Java JFire development or support.
 * Embedded software development and deployment experience on Windows and Linux variants such as Rocky, CentOS, Ubuntu, and OpenWRT.
 * Familiarity with RabbitMQ, software debugging tools, and hardware interfaces including JTAG, I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet.
 * Configuration management and continuous integration experience using GitLab CI/CD.
 * Experience using Jira and Confluence for ticketing and documentation management.

Position Desired Skills:

 * Front-end experience with React and JavaScript/HTML.
 * Basic RF and GPS systems knowledge.
 * Understanding of embedded Linux boot process, bootloaders, initramfs, kernel boot, systemd, and time synchronization tools such as chrony/NTP.
 * Troubleshooting experience with PCB and electrical interconnections., Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field, or equivalent experience. Four years of experience may substitute for the degree., BS+14 years experience

## Description

Seeking a well-rounded Senior Software Engineer to provide customer support and infrastructure services with rapid response capabilities in support of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cyber Solutions mission objectives., * Provide timely, mission-critical software development and support to government customers in SIGINT and cyber operations.

 * Design, develop, test, and deploy software across embedded and general-purpose systems, including Windows and Linux variants.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware interfaces and firmware integration.
 * Perform debugging, documentation, and analysis of software and hardware issues.
 * Support field integration, system testing, and deployments.
 * Contribute to configuration management, continuous integration, and lifecycle software support.


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