Software Engineer Level 0
About The Position
This role supports a program delivering Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) solutions to modernize and enhance Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) systems in response to evolving mission requirements. The team handles the full system lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, development, procurement, systems integration, testing, cybersecurity, field deployment, training, operations, sustainment, and technical support. The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex software systems based on documented requirements. The work may involve processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, very large data sets, real-time systems, or business management information systems. The engineer may work individually or as part of a team, and reviews and tests software components for adherence to design requirements while documenting test results. The position is in the Hanover, Maryland area. Telework of any kind is not authorized. Candidates must currently hold 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. The stated 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 in lieu of the degree.
- Demonstrated experience with Linux.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based on documented requirements.
- Review and test software components for adherence to design requirements and document test results.
- Resolve software problem reports.
- Use software development and design methodologies appropriate to the development environment.
- Provide input to system design regarding hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, COTS/GOTS use in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.
- Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
- Debug existing software and correct defects.
- Recommend improvements to documentation and software development process standards.
- Design and code new software or modify existing software to add features.
- Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
- Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
