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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aquila Technology
- **Location:** Lexington, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wireshark, Grafana, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1341894020dac5eb

## About the Role

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this opportunity - Must be US Citizen, * Clearance Level - Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)

 * 5 years - Data/Reporting
 * 5 years - Data Analysis
 * 5 years - Plot data and provide visualization
 * 5 years - Experience working in a classified environment
 * 10 years - Linux command line
 * 10 years - Network emulation especially CORE
 * 10 years - Networking Skills (Wireshark, TCP dump, SS)
 * 10 years - Network protocol experience (TCP/IP)
 * 10 years - Troubleshooting skills
 * 10 years - Software development languages (python, golang, or C++)
 * 10 years - Software architecture / design
 * 10 years - Software design / test procedure documentation

Nice to Have Skills

 * J-series messaging or OMS/UCI
 * Experience with HAIPE devices
 * Metric collection (Prometheus) and visualization (Grafana)
 * Container Technologies (PODMAN, Docker or Kubernetes)
 * Distributed Systems
 * Radio or wireless system knowledge
 * Test and Integration Experience
 * Automated testing frameworks
 * Networking Certs n(Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)
 * Familiarity with AI assisted development tools

Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

## Description

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. The team is in need of a computer engineer to assist in developing and operating a network emulation testbed that tests the performance of end-to-end software and hardware systems in a challenged environment. The ideal candidate will have strong computer networking, Linux, and software programming skills that are backed up through experience, education, and/or certification. As a member of this team, the engineer will be responsible for debugging problems with the testbed, proposing solutions, and implementing fixes. Strong communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and the self-motivated curiosity to dive into the details of system behavior are necessary for the position. The engineer will be responsible for assisting the technical staff in preparing reports for government officials and senior stakeholders on experimental findings. The position requires


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