Senior Software Engineer
vtgFort George G Meade (MD)
Senior Software Engineer
Posted today
vtgFort George G Meade (MD)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will design, develop, and maintain mission-critical RF processing systems for a national security-focused customer. You will work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable software using C++ and Python, while leveraging containers and automation to enhance operations. The position involves system design, testing, and sustainment for cutting-edge deployments, with opportunities to influence documentation and development standards. This is a mission-driven, collaboration-heavy role based in Fort Meade with a compelling sign-on incentive. Compensation / Benefits sign-on bonus up to $10,000
Responsibilities:
Analyze requirements to derive software design and performance targets Design and maintain scalable, highly available mission systems Develop software using C, C++, Python and related scripting languages Debug and fix defects across software components Create Docker containers and Kubernetes deployments Develop automation scripts to improve workflows and operations Assist in developing and executing test procedures for software components Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to clarify requirements and interfaces Provide recommendations to improve technical documentation and development standards
Key requirements:
U.S. Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline Experience with Python scripting and large Python-based systems Experience with C and C++ software design and development Experience with Bash, awk, sed, PowerShell Familiarity with radio frequency signals strong collaboration analytical thinking ability to communicate technical concepts C/C++ software design Python programming Scripting (Bash, awk, sed, PowerShell)
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