Software Engineer Level 0
About The Position
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements. Systems may include processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems. The engineer works individually or as part of a team, reviews and tests software components against design requirements, documents test results, and resolves software problem reports. The role applies software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment and provides input to system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) or Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) solutions, and requirements analysis and synthesis. The program delivers Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) solutions to modernize and enhance Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems in support of evolving mission requirements. The team supports the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, procurement, systems integration, testing, cybersecurity, field deployment, training, operations, sustainment, and technical support. This position is based in the Hanover, Maryland area. Telework of any kind is not authorized. Candidates must currently possess an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph; clearance sponsorship or nomination is not available. The polygraph date must be within the last seven years. Annual salary is $69,000–$93,000, paid bi-weekly.
Requirements
- Currently possess an active Top-Secret/SCI government security clearance with a polygraph; clearance sponsorship or nomination is not available.
- Polygraph date must be within the last seven years.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or four years of SWE experience on projects with similar software processes as a substitute.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux.
- No demonstrated experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
- Debug existing software and correct defects.
- Provide recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
- Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
- Resolve software problem reports.
- Provide input to software components of system design, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS use, and requirements analysis and synthesis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
