Software Engineer

Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to support one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. The role focuses on developing and deploying AI-driven automation frameworks to aid in the reverse engineering of complex Linux-based embedded systems. You will design and implement intelligent emulation solutions using LLM-powered agents to automate configuration analysis, dependency mapping, and environment adaptation while reducing manual effort and ensuring system compatibility and reliability throughout the reverse engineering lifecycle.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years Software/Algorithm Development
• 3 years Emulation
• 3 years Linux command line
• 3 years Software Documentation
• 3 years C/C++ Programming
• 3 years C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
• 3 years GIT/GITHUB
• 3 years Java Development
• 3 years JavaScript Development
• 3 years MVC frameworks (Struts, Spring MVC, Play)
• 3 years Object Oriented Software Design and Development
• 3 years Python
• 3 years Software Design/Development
• 3 years XML and SQL
• 3 years Maven or Gradle, Git / Gitlab, Make / Autotools
• 3 years Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD
• 3 years Ghidra or IDA
• 3 years Hardware and Software Integration
• 3 years Linux internals

Nice to Have:

• Air-Gapped Networks
• Rust experience, * Programming languages: Python, C, C++, Java
• Program analysis: Ghidra or IDA
• Linux internals
• Emulation
• Systems programming
• Docker, containerization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Linux command-line environments
• Git workflows
• Constrained environments: air-gapped deployment, local execution optimization
• Experience leveraging LLMs and building autonomous AI agents
• BS or BA in a computer science or related field

Nice to Have:

• Rust, Go experience
• Cross-compilation/tool chain customization

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.

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one, Clearance Level: Interim sufficient to start, but ideally TS//SCI eligible as it will open up additional opportunities. Work Location: This is a Hybrid position. Candidates in the Washington, DC metropolitan area or Lexington area are highly preferred due to the need to complete classified work. However, qualified remote candidates located outside the area will also be considered. All candidates should be able to travel to Ft. Meade or Lexington MA approximately 2 x month for 4 days. Candidates are expected to be able to work Eastern timezone hours.