Software Engineer

Plans, designs, develops, tests, deploys, integrates, documents, and maintains software systems supporting government test and training environments. Develops web applications, APIs, network applications, and database solutions using multiple programming languages and technologies. Collaborates across engineering, project management, quality, configuration management, hardware, communications, and operations teams. Troubleshoots systems, documents requirements, estimates timelines, and supports customer needs. The role may require travel, U.S. citizenship, security clearance eligibility, and CompTIA Security+ certification., Plans, conducts, and technically implements software engineering projects or major phases of software engineering projects. Duties focus on software development, testing, deployment, integration, documentation and maintenance in the support of customer requirements.

• Based on broad objectives from management and customers, independently analyzes, evaluates and integrates solutions to complex technical problems. Implements defined design within customer specifications, quality standards, schedule and funding limitations.
• Assists in formulating engineering project requirements to meet the customer’s needs and deadlines. Follows detailed implementation plans to execute and meet project requirements.
• Provides timeline estimates for completing engineering projects, and reports to the Engineering & Integration Manager, Supervisor, and/or the Lead Software Engineer on the project’s status.
• Works closely with project management, hardware engineering, communications engineering, configuration management, quality assurance and operations support to ensure proper integration of software engineering with the other disciplines involved in the project.
• Designs, implements, tests, and deploys software projects.
• Reviews modifications to system software to ensure compatibility with existing hardware and software.
• Ability to solicit and document detailed product requirements; writes technical data packages in support of software development or modifications.
• Attends and facilitates meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as required., Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver’s license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee’s ability to maintain employment., Build a high-performance frontend data platform for exploring and analyzing hardware telemetry. Develop React and TypeScript applications, interactive time-series visualizations, data visualization plugins, complex application state management, and LLM-assisted analysis workflows. Collaborate directly with hardware engineers and customers to define interfaces, prototype workflows, demonstrate features, and incorporate feedback into product development.

• Ability to program in Golang, C#, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with Web Applications and Services toolsets (React, JavaScript/TypeScript, ASP).
• Experience with database development (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB).
• Experience with Docker and containerization
• Experience with message broker technologies such as NATS
• Experience using WebSockets.
• Experience using, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Experience with SNMP.
• Experience with UDP/TCP packet processing.
• Experience with Git and Github.
• Ability to deploy and troubleshoot network applications and systems.

DESIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• Experience with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Radio Frequency (RF) systems
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) programming.
• Experience with developing, using, and deploying software on Linux servers (Specifically Ubuntu)
• Experience with NodeJS.
• Experience with data visualization libraries such as Plotly.js.
• Experience with data serialization using JSON and Protobuf.
• Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of formal software development standards and software development processes to include the Software Capability Maturity Model.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry standard and government application security requirements.
• Ability to effectively interact with system users.
• Experience designing Windows and Linux applications and graphical user interfaces.
• Ability to perform system administration activities in Windows, Unix, and Linux operating system environments.
• Understanding of network switches and routers.

Requirements – Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and eight years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of six years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of four years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

Licenses or Certifications

• Must obtain and maintain CompTIA, Security + Certification.

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

In addition, a Software Engineer IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering to provide consultative services on development programs and in the design and development of systems and components
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve complex problems in the specialty area
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems from a broad prospective
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

The expected salary range for this position is 103K to 164K annually., * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting

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