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# Staff Software Engineer

- **Company:** QinetiQ Inc.
- **Location:** Ayer, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,000 - $125,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Linux, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, RS-232, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/b970378b-e4d4-464e-aca9-4a066efeea7b

## About the Role

* B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering plus at least 3 years' hands on experience or an MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent plus at least 2 years' experience
 * Experience developing C/C++ applications for microcontrollers
 * Knowledge and experience working within the Software Development Life Cycle
 * Excellent written and verbal communications skills
 * Strong attention to detail and quality
 * Flexible, self-started, desire to solve any problem
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance if required.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience developing C++ applications for Linux
 * Motor control software development
 * Experience with bus protocols such as CAN, SPI, RS232, and I2C
 * UI development
 * Experience working with Distributed Architectures

## Description

QinetiQ US is looking to hire an experienced Software Developer to support the development of leading edge military hardware systems and products. This is a hands on software development position to create a broad range of applications and products, including Maritime systems for use on submarines and surface ships, and unmanned ground vehicles. The development will follow an established proccess and leverage tools to support the software development lifecycle., * Work in a fast-paced environment, on a leading engineering team to deliver Maritime and Land solutions for the U.S. Military

 * Assist in the design of new software subsystems and modifications to existing designs
 * Implement well-defined software communication protocols for both internal and external subsystem communications
 * Integrate sensors and other payloads to new and existing products
 * Leverage AI to improve productivity
 * Work with other engineering disciplines to solve complex problems
 * Participate in software requirements reviews, preliminary and critical design reviews, and software acceptance reviews
 * Develop products that have a meaningful impact on U.S. Military capabilities