Software Engineer I

The ideal candidate will bring experience in C++ development on Linux, including modern C++ (C++11 and newer), unit testing, and sound software engineering practices. This position is well suited for an engineer with one to three years of experience who wants to deepen their C++ skills, enjoys solving technical problems, and works well with product leads and testers in an agile team. The work directly supports U.S. Navy submarine combat systems., * Designing, developing, and maintaining C++ applications supporting U.S. Navy submarine combat systems.

• Building and packaging software applications as containers for deployment to a Kubernetes-based runtime environment, working with senior engineers on configuration and deployment.
• Developing unit tests for software components and supporting test coverage as features evolve.
• Executing components and integration testing in lab environments troubleshooting defects identified during test.
• Collaborating with product leads and test engineers to understand requirements, resolve issues and deliver software within an agile development environment.
• Producing clear, maintainable, well-documented code that follows program coding and configuration management standards.

• U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance at time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, plus 1-3 years of professional software development experience using one or more of the following languages: Java, C++11 (or newer), or Python.
• Working knowledge of C++11 or newer and fundamental software engineering practices.
• Familiarity with Git-based version control and code review workflows.
• Familiarity with Linux based development environments.
• Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and collaborative team environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively within technical teams and customer environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience developing/working in a Linux environment, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Experience containerizing applications with Docker or Podman.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or another container orchestration platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build, test and deployment workflows.
• Scripting experience in Python or bash.
• Ability to learn new technologies and take on increasing responsibilities.
• Experience working within a small agile team environment.

This is a full-time position based in Middletown, RI. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance. The annual base salary is $85,000 - $105,000, with final compensation based on experience and skills.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, paid time off, holidays, and tuition and training reimbursement.