Cyber Software Engineer III

DPPChantilly, VA
Onsite

About The Position

DPP is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry. This is a 12-month W2 Contract position located onsite in Chantilly, VA. The role requires a US Citizen with an active/current Top Secret – SCI security clearance with poly eligibility.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance with poly to be considered. TS/SCI with poly eligibility must be in place by the start date and must stay in place through employment.
  • Minimum education and experience are 8 years’ experience with Bachelor’s of Science; OR 6 years’ experience with Masters; OR 4 years’ experience with PhD.
  • Proficient in C#.
  • Proficient in C.
  • Experience developing software for embedded systems using C/C++.
  • Experience developing using .NET Framework on Windows.
  • Experience with Python.
  • Experience developing software on Agile teams with a strong track record of delivering solutions.
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems.
  • Knowledge of software development life cycle.
  • Strong creative problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to visualize and implement innovative solutions to problems.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and excel on a team.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of radio frequency (RF), and/or satellite/terrestrial communications systems and techniques.
  • Experience with Zephyr RTOS.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Perl.
  • Experience with Java programming language.
  • Experience with Xilinx software.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, work item tracking, and project management.
  • Experience writing software design documentation with Doxygen or other documentation tools.
  • Familiarity with Git version control system.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver software to meet mission partner requirements.
  • Develop both user and developer-level documentation.
  • Participate in setting the team’s technical direction in alignment with operational requirements and the sponsor’s technical roadmap.
  • Collaborate with the team to review and improve processes (development, test, governance, stakeholder interactions).
  • Communicate project status, roadblocks, technical and process proposals to the team and stakeholders.
  • Prioritize development efforts with mission partners.
  • Define the complexity, scope, and resources needed to integrate new requirements.

Benefits

  • DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents.
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