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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** ALKU
- **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, Software Bug Management, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9149840/software-engineer

## About the Role

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Strong C++ development experience.
Strong Linux/Unix experience.
Object-oriented design and software debugging experience.
Experience with software integration and testing.
Understanding of Linux system concepts, including processes, memory, networking, and hardware/software interfaces.

Desired
Embedded or hardware-interfacing software experience.
DoD/Navy or defense industry experience.
Python, Bash, or Shell scripting.
Git/version control experience.
Agile/Scrum experience.

## Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong C++ and Linux experience to support a U.S. Navy submarine sonar program (ARCI). This role focuses on developing, integrating, testing, and troubleshooting mission-critical software in a Linux environment., Develop and maintain C++ software in Linux/Unix environments.
Integrate software with hardware and system-level components.
Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues.
Perform code enhancements, bug fixes, and performance improvements.
Support software integration, testing, and deployment.
Participate in the full SDLC and Agile development processes.
Collaborate with software, systems, hardware, and test engineers.