Software Engineer Cleared Contractor L4

Cynet Systems • Salt Lake, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our team. This role involves developing software for embedded devices and systems, from initial requirements through production and ongoing support. The engineer will lead significant software features, integrations, and technical execution activities throughout the development lifecycle. Collaboration with cross-functional team members is key to defining operational performance requirements, interfacing software and hardware components, and contributing to system design. The position requires participation in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing. Responsibilities also include contributing to software test plans, procedures, and technical documentation, as well as participating in peer reviews and defect resolution. The engineer will utilize a variety of software languages and tools on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems, and support software bids and proposal inputs. Travel is minimal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 6+ years of relevant software engineering experience, or a Master's degree in one of those fields with 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience with object-oriented software development using C++.
• Experience with embedded real-time software development in Linux or VxWorks environments.
• Experience with high-performance and multi-threaded programming.
• Demonstrated depth of knowledge in programming languages, compilers, and application execution.
• Experience leading significant features, resolving complex technical challenges, or providing technical direction for subsystems.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and influence execution without direct authority.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, if required for the program.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced proficiency with C++.
• Experience working with Department of Defense programs.
• Experience with hands-on software development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.
• Experience in embedded systems design, including use of a real-time operating system.
• Working knowledge of signal processing, control systems, or networking.
• Knowledge of protocols such as IP, UDP, TCP, and IPsec.
• Solid presentation and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for embedded devices and systems from requirements through production and support.
• Lead significant software features, integrations, and technical execution activities across the development life cycle.
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to develop operational performance requirements, interface software and hardware components, and collaborate on system design.
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal testing.
• Contribute to software test plans, procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and repair defects.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team and help define technical direction for features or subsystems.
• Utilize a variety of software languages and tools on Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time operating systems.
• Support software bids and proposal inputs in response to customer requests and government requests for proposal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior