Software and Documentation Engineer

Cryptic Vector • Fredericksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This hands-on role combines producing professional documentation with performing basic software development tasks as part of a mission-driven team. The employee will work with development team members to enhance existing software and create new software, including tools and utilities, embedded systems, user-facing systems, and web-based systems. The role supports opportunities to take on more complex projects and develop new skills, with potential exposure to cybersecurity, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and advanced programming.

Requirements

• Demonstrable documentation skills.
• Experience programming in Python.
• A technical degree in engineering, IT, or science is preferred, but other degrees or applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Motivation to continually expand skills and help a close-knit team solve national security challenges.
• Ability to work independently and seek information or guidance when needed.
• Ability to work onsite at the corporate office in north Fredericksburg and at a nearby government facility.
• A Top Secret clearance is required, and willingness to take a counterintelligence polygraph for onsite access is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to read C code is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in a technical field such as engineering, IT, or science.
• Ability to read C code.
• Interest in learning basic programming in C or Kotlin.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with development team members and end users to edit existing content and create new content, including instructional materials and training presentations.
• Identify and correct errors or deficiencies in documentation, clarify information, and add information as needed to keep documentation synchronized with current product, tool, and technique capabilities.
• Maintain computer-based documentation on a private GitLab-based multi-contractor collaboration site supporting Markdown, RDoc, AsciiDoc, and Org.
• Develop tools and techniques to automate documentation maintenance when appropriate.
• Learn basic programming skills in languages such as C or Kotlin, with assistance.
• Use the Git/GitLab workflow for software and documentation, including branching, pull requests, and reviews.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical insurance for employees.
• 100% company-paid dental and vision insurance.
• Competitive salary and bonus.
• 25% 401(k) company contribution.
• Generous paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Volunteer time.
• Flexible work hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training allowance.
• Internal mobility opportunities.
• Free beverages and snacks.
• Donut Fridays.
• Monthly social events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed