Job Description
Job Description
Software Engineer
Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance. Must be US Citizen to apply -
At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.
About the Role:
Aquila is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The team is in need of a software engineer for the development of advanced sensor control and signal processing systems. Software will be developed within a modern, object-oriented, modular open-systems architecture primarily using C++, Linux, and publish-subscribe middleware. The focus will be primarily on software for controlling radars, but could also extend to telemetry and optical systems.
There are a few requirements for the position:
- Must be a U.S Citizen- Must be able to obtain an an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
- Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
- Must be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)
Required Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of C++ object-oriented programming with several years' experience applying this knowledge to complex software architectures
- Proven ability to quickly and effectively learn new technologies and programming languages, adapt to new environments and methodologies, and work outside one's own comfort zone
- Experience with modern software development practices (e.g. spiral development), version control systems, debugging tools, and coordination/collaboration tools
- Experience with software development within a Linux/UNIX environment
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with other programming/scripting languages such as Java, C, Python, MATLAB, and shell scripting
- Experience with publish-subscribe middleware, parallel programming, and distributed systems
- Experience with software or system integration and testing
- Familiarity with UNIX-like operating system architectures, network programming, and real-time programming
- Familiarity with the architecture of x86-based computer hardware
- Familiarity with basic UNIX system and network configuration and administration to the extent that it aids in software development
- Familiarity with, or a strong desire to learn about, processing and control of active sensing technologies such as Radars
- Familiarity with Kwajalein Radar Software
- Desire and ability to participate in field testing which may involve travel (Huntsville or Kwaj)
Must Have
- 5 years - Engineering
- 5 years - Software/Algorithm Development
- 5 years - Programming
- 5 years - C/C++ Programming
- 5 years - C++11 or later, Stand Template Library,Boost library
- 5 years - Object Oriented Software Design and Development
- 5 years - Systems
- 5 years - Linux OS and scripting
- 5 years- Operating Systems (Linux OR Unix)
- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Nice to Have
- Programming
- Backend Programming (SQL)
- C
- C++17 or later
- GIT/GITHUB
- GUI Development
- Java
- MATLAB
- Python
- Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
- XML and SQL
- Systems
- Hardware and Software Integration
Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!
You'll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You'll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you'd bring to the team
You'll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.
Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.
Our Perks Include:
- PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
- 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
- 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
- Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
- 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
- Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
- Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.
Work location:
Hybrid - Individual works from home or off-site for a portion of their schedule and within a routinely commutable distance from the Lexington facility. Candidates should expect to be onsite 3 days a week on average.
Interview process:
Initial pre-screen with hiring manager. If a candidate advances to the next round, interviews will be with the team Leaders and Technical Staff Team.
Clearance Level: Interim secret sufficient to start. Must be US Citizen
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.