Software Engineer

Description

You will work as an embedded developer and general-purpose CNO software engineer on new projects, designing, building, prototyping, changing and integrating solutions that deliver mission results.

You will collaborate with analysts, operators, data scientists and other engineers to give tactical mission support.

The role suits a flexible, motivated engineer who wants to keep learning and solve shifting problems that matter to national security in a demanding setting.

Responsibilities

• Extend the tool sets already in use.
• Gather, write up and examine requirements.
• Create prototypes that show you understand what the mission needs.
• Deliver finished tool sets that work within mission limits.
• Engage with customer leadership to build relationships that support mission success.

Requirements

• Required: Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Required: A bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Required: 12 years of experience with a B.S., or 10 years with an M.S. Four years of additional software engineering experience can replace a bachelor's degree. You have a proven record of planning and leading systems engineering efforts.
• Required: You have built CNO-specific software for Linux, Windows or embedded applications.
• Required: You have reverse engineering experience, particularly with Ghidra.
• Required: You write and modify software systems in C, C++ and Python.
• Required: You support fielded software systems.
• Required: You are familiar with Git and Subversion.
• Required: You know Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Required: You are willing to learn new technologies and systems to meet mission objectives.
• Desired: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desired: Extensive experience working directly with mission-focused customers.
• Desired: Strong analytical skills and an ability to understand complex dataflows and automation concepts.
• Desired: Experience guiding system development through engineering management plans.
• Desired: Experience with Apache NiFi.
• Desired: Experience defining system, functional and component-level requirements.
• Desired: Hands-on experience automating test cases with software tools and systems.
• Desired: Experience working in an agile, continuous delivery environment.
• Desired: Exposure to operational scenario support and transitions to production environments.
• Desired: Experience monitoring deployed systems, dataflows and tool performance.

Conditions

This is a full-time, regular position. Local travel of up to 10% may be required.

Required clearance: active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Final salary depends on factors such as location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior experience, specific skills, education and certifications.

The proposed salary range is $113,200 - $237,800.

Benefits

• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to robust learning resources.
• Competitive compensation and learning and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.